via reed · 29 May 2026 ·8 days ago

HGV 7.5t (C1)  Driver – Royal Mail – Swindon

Pertemps Royal Mail
Coate Contract GBP 33,637 – 52,513
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HGV 7.5t (C1) Driver - Swindon

Swindon

£17.25 – £26.93 per hour

Pertemps is recruiting experienced 7.5t (C1) day drivers to support operations at the Swindon Mail Centre for Royal Mail.

If you prefer getting an early start and finishing earlier in the day, this role offers reliable trunking work, competitive pay, and flexible shifts with one of the UK’s most trusted logistics operations.

The Day Role

You’ll be completing planned trunk runs between Royal Mail depots, transporting mail and parcels between distribution centres.

This is primarily driving work, operating clean, well-maintained vehicles from organised depots. Occasional movement of mail cages may be required, but the focus is on safe, efficient driving.

What Day Drivers Like About This Role

  • start times between 04:00 – 10:00 11:00 – 16:00 18:00 – 02:00

  • Straightforward depot-to-depot trunking

  • Excellent pay: £17.25 – £26.93 per hour

  • Shifts confirmed one week in advance

  • Choice of weekly or monthly pay

  • Flexible working patterns – full-time, part-time, or ad-hoc

  • Immediate starts available

  • Free onsite parking

  • Onsite canteen facilities


What You’ll Be Doing
  • Driving a 7.5t vehicle between Royal Mail depots

  • Completing planned trunk routes safely and efficiently

  • Following driver hours and WTD regulations

  • Completing manual tachograph entries when required

  • Maintaining a professional standard of driving and site conduct


What You’ll Need
  • Valid 7.5t (C1) licence held for at least 2 years

  • 180+ days proven commercial driving experience

  • Driver CPC and Digital Tachograph Card essential

  • Maximum 6 penalty points (no DD, DR, IN, CD, TT endorsements)

  • Good knowledge of driver hours and WTD rules

  • Ability to complete manual tachograph entries

  • Able to pass a DBS security check

  • Successful site assessment and induction


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If you’re a reliable 7.5t day driver looking for well-paid, flexible trunking work, we want to hear from you.

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