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, between 13:50 and 18:00
Join Our Team
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 be part of that journey.
Each year, we make billions of deliveries. We deliver with a personal touch to everyone, from all walks of life. You could be part of this as a Collections and Network Driver, bringing trust to the doorstep, providing outstanding service, and brightening our customers' days.
Role Responsibilities
* Driving and delivering mail and parcels
* Checking post-boxes and visiting post offices
* Meeting with business customers at scheduled times
* Collecting mail and dropping it off at processing centres
* Sorting mailbags to ensure timely delivery
You deliver more than just letters and parcels; you deliver for the community. Interested? Join us and make a difference in your local area.
About You
* Upbeat, independent, and self-motivated
* A people-person
* Comfortable walking outdoors in all weather conditions
* Community-oriented and pride in your work
* Flexible with shift patterns
* Hold a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
What We Offer
We want the best, so we offer competitive pay and benefits for a permanent role, including:
* Guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54, paid monthly, adjusted for part-time hours
* Paid overtime at 1.25x 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, and gym memberships
Application Process
Ready to serve your community? Apply now. Successful applicants will be invited to a telephone screening, followed by an interview at the Delivery Office.
Expect an update from our recruiters soon after your application.
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Our Commitment
Royal Mail values diversity and inclusion, supporting belonging and a positive work environment. We support adjustments during the application process and welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.
For more about us, visit: Royal Mail Group
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