Job Description:

HGV 7.5t (C1) Driver  – Exeter

📍 Exeter

💷 £16.53 – £26.21 per hour

🕒 Short shifts: 4–6 hours (longer shifts also available)

Looking for flexible driving work that fits around your life, family, or retirement?

Whether you’re balancing family commitments, easing back from full-time work, or semi-retired and want to stay active, this role gives you the freedom to choose when you work.

We’re recruiting 7.5t drivers for Royal Mail in Exeter on an agency basis—ideal if you want flexibility without being tied into a permanent contract.


🚛 The Job – Straightforward & Flexible

• Depot-to-depot trunking only

• No multi-drop or high-pressure deliveries

• Minimal manual handling

• Clean, modern vehicles

• Reliable, well-planned routes

Simple work—get in, drive, and get back home without the stress.



💷 Why Drivers Like This Role

• Short 4–8 hour shifts for better work-life balance

• Longer shifts available if you want to earn more

• Flexible start times (mainly 12:00–16:00)

• Choose part-time, full-time, or ad-hoc work

• Ideal for semi-retired drivers or those reducing hours

• Great for fitting around family life or other commitments

• Excellent hourly rates up to £26.21

• Shifts planned a week in advance

• Weekly or monthly pay

• Holiday pay + pension

• Free parking & onsite canteeN

👍 Ideal If You Want To:

• Spend more time with family or grandchildren

• Stay active while semi-retired

• Choose between short or longer working days

• Avoid being locked into a fixed schedule

• Pick up work as and when it suits you

✅ What You’ll Need

• 7.5t (C1) licence (2+ years)

• 180 days recent commercial driving experience

• CPC & Digital Tacho Card is essential

• Max 6 minor points (no major endorsements)

• Able to pass DBS check & site induction

⚠️ Important to Know

• This is agency work and not a permanent position.

• Shifts are not guaranteed every week, and work is offered based on operational needs

That said, there is regular ongoing work available, especially for reliable drivers who want consistent shifts.


📞 Get Started

Want flexible driving that works around your life?

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