Overview
Join to apply for the Collection and Network Driver role at Royal Mail.
Job Reference: 328243
Location: London Delivery Office, SW8 4TJ
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 37 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday-Friday, between 11:36 and 19:00; flexibility required with start and finish times.
There has never been a more exciting time to join us. We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future and now is a perfect time to join us on that journey.
Responsibilities
You will be part of a team of drivers, delivering and collecting mail and parcels. Duties may include:
* Driving and deliveries to customers and business customers
* Checking post-boxes and visiting post offices
* Collecting mail and dropping it off at processing centres
* Sorting mailbags and ensuring pieces reach the right place at the right time
* Providing outstanding service and contributing to a positive customer experience
You deliver much more than letters and parcels. You deliver for the people and your local community.
A Bit About You
* Upbeat, independent and self-motivated
* People-person
* Willing to walk long periods and work outdoors in all weather
* Strong sense of community and pride in your work
* Flexible shift patterns
* Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
What We Do For You
* Guaranteed hourly rate of £15.50 per hour (paid monthly and adjusted to your hours)
* Paid overtime with enhanced rate of 1.25x for hours over 40 per week
* 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (pro-rated if under 40 hours) and option to buy extra leave
* Contributory pension scheme
* Opportunities for career development
* Full uniform provided for contract longer than three months
* Parental leave policy
* Discounts on high street, travel, attractions, beauty products and gym memberships
Please note: Roles offering between 35-40 hours per week are listed as full-time for candidate search purposes. Any role under 40 hours per week will be classified as part-time in the employment contract.
Application Process
Time to apply: Ready to deliver for the people in your local community? Hit the apply button now. If your application is successful, you may be invited to a telephone screening call, followed by an interview at the Delivery Office.
If your application progresses, expect an update from a recruiter shortly. You may be asked to complete an Information Checklist with acceptable documents and view the Health Matrix for health-related considerations. Please ensure your contact details are up to date when submitting your application.
Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. We especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners, as a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and will provide adjustments if needed during hiring.
For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values, please visit the official site.
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* Entry level
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