Overview
Be among the first 25 applicants. Royal Mail are now recruiting for drivers in Carlisle Mail Centre, Carlisle, CA1 1AA. Job Reference Number 330637.
As the face of Royal Mail you will work as part of a team ensuring we continue to deliver the high standards of service our customers expect. This role focuses on driving, loading and unloading your van, and sorting mail for onward distribution.
About the role
As a member of our driving team, you will be the public face of Royal Mail and an established part of the community. Much of your day will be spent driving, collecting bulk mail from major customers and Post Offices, and transporting mail between our Mail Centres and Delivery offices at prearranged times. Part of the role will be loading and unloading your van and sorting it into correct onward distribution.
About you
Upbeat and self-motivated, you’ll be as happy working alone as you will be working as part of a team and getting to know the different people on your round. You’ll have a strong sense of community and the idea of doing a job that involves flexible shift patterns will appeal. We deliver mail come rain or shine, so we’re looking for people who like being outdoors whatever the weather, and because there is walking involved in every round, you’ll also be someone who likes the idea of doing a job that will help you keep fit. Some experience in a customer facing role would be ideal.
Driving licence requirements
A C1 Category licence (in your current UK address), having no more than 6 penalty points is essential but ideally a clean licence is preferred. You will be required to show this at assessment. You must have obtained your Periodic Driver Certificate of Professional Competence qualification (CPC) and hold a valid Drivers Qualification Card (DQC) with 35 hours training to be eligible to apply. You will need to be able to present your Digital Tachograph Card if selected for assessment.
About us
Five centuries in business has made Royal Mail more than a household name. We connect companies, customers and communities across the country, delivering a universal postal service to more than 29 million addresses across the UK. We are undertaking one of the biggest industrial transformations in the UK in recent history, focusing on the growth of parcels as online shopping increases. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds, committed to equality of opportunity for all applicants.
Pay and benefits
You will be paid weekly, plus overtime and shift allowance if applicable.
Salary: £627.91 per week pro rata
Hours of work: We offer permanent contracts, full-time 38 hours per week across various shifts, and a part-time role at 23 hours per week across various shifts.
Other benefits include:
* Holiday entitlement starts at 22.5 days on entry, rising with length of service (pro-rata)
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Excellent career development opportunities
* Full uniform provided for contracts longer than 3 months
* Excellent maternity / paternity leave policy
* Cycle2work scheme
* Discounts on lifestyle, travel, fashion, gifts and wellbeing
What happens next?
After this stage, your application will be reviewed and if you are successful you will be invited to a face-to-face interview and driving assessment. Please note, once our maximum number of applications has been reached this vacancy will close. For further information, please click here.
Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners. If you require adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.
For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/
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