Collections Driver
Job Reference: 324566
Location: Whitehaven Delivery Office, CA28 7AA
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 12.5 hours per week, working 3 days across Mon-Sat, working between 13:50 and 18:00
Join us during an exciting time as we reinvent Royal Mail for the future. Every year, we make billions of deliveries, connecting people from all walks of life. As a Collections and Network Driver, you'll be part of a team that delivers trust and outstanding service to our customers, making their days brighter.
Your role involves more than just driving and delivering. You'll check post-boxes, visit post offices, meet business customers, collect mail, and deliver it to our processing centres. You'll also sort mailbags to ensure each piece reaches the right destination on time. You deliver more than letters and parcels; you deliver for the people.
About you
* Upbeat, independent, and self-motivated
* A people-person
* Comfortable walking for long periods and outdoors in any weather
* Strong sense of community and pride in your work
* Flexible shift pattern preferences
* Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
What we offer
* Guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54, paid monthly, adjusted for part-time hours
* Overtime pay at x1.25 rate for hours over 40 per week
* 22.5 days holiday, increasing with service, with options to buy extra leave
* Contributory pension scheme
* Career development opportunities
* Full uniform for contracts longer than three months
* Excellent parental leave policy
* Various discounts on high street vouchers, travel, attractions, beauty products, and gym memberships
Application process
If you're ready to serve your community, click the apply button. Successful applicants will be invited for a telephone screening, followed by an interview at the Delivery Office. Please ensure your contact details are current when applying.
For more details, please review the Information Checklist and the Health Matrix, which outline acceptable documents and health considerations.
Royal Mail values diversity and inclusion, supporting adjustments during the application process. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners. Learn more about us at our website.
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