Royal Mail are now recruiting for drivers at Royal Mail, Northern Ireland Mail Centre, Enterprise Way, Newtownabbey, BT36 4HQ .
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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.
When you think of jobs at Royal Mail, the first thing you might think of is the postal workers who deliver mail to your home day in, day out. From exam results and tax returns, to wedding invites or online purchases, joining Royal Mail gives you the opportunity to deliver much more than mail. It allows you the chance to deliver smiles and successes; new toys and old memories : making a real impact in the heart of your community, while working for one of the UK's most well:loved brands.
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, you will be collecting bulk mail from major customer, 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
Driving Licence Requirements:
- A C1 Category licence (in your current UK address), having no more than 6 penalty points and no TT99 (totting up) endorsement is essential. Please note 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 and 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 'one:price:goes:anywhere', universal postal service to more than 29 million addresses across the UK.
One of the UK's leading companies, we're undertaking one of the biggest industrial transformations in the UK in recent history. Letter volumes are declining. So, we are focused on leveraging the increasing number of parcels being driven by the growth of the online shopping industry. We want to be more flexible and efficient and are employing our strong brand and a range of new products and services to achieve this.
We are an inclusive employer with equality, diversity and fairness at the heart of our values. We welcome applications from individuals from all different backgrounds and are committed to promoting fair participation and equality of opportunity for all of our job applicants.
Pay and Benefits
You will be paid weekly, plus overtime and shift allowance if applicable.
Salary:
GBP 627.91 per week pro rata
Hours of work: 30
We are looking to offer part : time permanent contracts, working 30 hours per week (Reserve Driver). You will cover a variety of shifts including Earlies, Days, Lates and Nights in a 24hr period across various days through Monday to Sunday.
This is a reserve role so full flexibility will be needed for this role as you will also be covering sickness, bank holidays, weekends, and holiday shifts.
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