HGV Class 1 Driver
Job description
Industrial Temps are working in partnership with Royal Mail, the UK's designated Universal Postal Service Provider, to recruit HGV Class 1 Drivers based at their busy Newtownabbey Distribution Centre. As an HGV Driver, following a successful assessment, your main responsibility will be to transport parcels and mail between depots within the Royal Mail Network. The role involves minimal manual handling, with shifts scheduled a week in advance.
Responsibilities
- Safely transport parcels and mail between Royal Mail depots.
- Ensure the HGV Class 1 vehicle is in good condition and complete pre-shift checks.
- Follow assigned routes and schedules to ensure timely deliveries.
- Comply with all traffic laws, safety regulations and company policies.
- Maintain communication with dispatch and colleagues to ensure smooth operations.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- UK-issued Class 1 (CE) licence held for at least 12 months.
- At least 180 days / 12 months HGV1 experience within the past year.
- No more than 6 penalty points on your licence.
- Valid CPC and Digital Tachograph Card with recorded data.
- Night and weekend availability.
Further Information
Work Time: Night shifts & weekends, shift start times can include from 3pm to 11pm, with many shifts lasting 10 hours. For further information, contact our Ballymena office on 028 2542 0140 between 8:00am and 5:00pm and ask for Danielle.
Application Information
Please forward your CV to Danielle.Tweed@industrialtemps.com or go to: www.industrialtemps.com/job/hgv1-drivers-nightshifts-and-weekends-j125302?source=bing.com
- Vacancy ID
- 1794084
- Job Sector
- Transport, Distribution and Warehousing
- Area
- Co Antrim
- Location
- Newtownabbey
- Salary
- £20.82 - £23.85 per hour
- No. vacancies
- 5
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Weekly hours
- 35
- Published date
- 30/10/2026
- Closing date
- 10/12/2026
- Worktime
- See Further Information