Overview
Collection and Network Driver at Royal Mail
Location: Whitechapel Delivery Office, E1 1AA. Job type: Permanent contract. Hours: 37 hours per week, 5 days across Mon-Sun, between 11:42 and 19:00.
There has never been a more exciting time to join us. We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future and you could be part of it. A Collections and Network Driver is part of a team of drivers, bringing trust to the doorstep and delivering outstanding service to our customers. The role involves more than driving and deliveries; it includes checking post-boxes, visiting post offices, collecting mail from businesses at prearranged times, and dropping mail off at processing centres. You will sort mailbags and ensure each piece reaches the right place at the right time.
Time to apply: if you are successful, you will be invited to a telephone screening, followed by an interview at the Delivery Office. 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 particularly welcome applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners. If you require adjustments during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.
A Bit About You
* Upbeat, independent and self-motivated
* Think of yourself as a people-person
* Happy walking for long periods and going outside in any weather
* Strong sense of community and take pride in what you do
* Looking for a role with flexible shift patterns
* Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
What We Do For You
* A guaranteed hourly rate of £15.50 per hour (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours)
* Paid overtime with an enhanced rate of 1.25x for any hours over 40 per week
* 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to your working hours if below 40 hours a week) with option to buy extra leave
* Contributory pension scheme
* Lots of opportunity to develop a career
* Full uniform provided if you’re on a contract longer than three months
* Excellent parental leave policy
* Discounts including high street, travel, attractions, beauty products and gym memberships
Employment details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Freight and Package Transportation
For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values, please contact your recruiter or visit Royal Mail Group information resources as part of the recruitment process.
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