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Class 1 LGV Driver

Royal Mail

Birmingham

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GBP 35,000 - 38,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking a Class 1 LGV Driver for a permanent position in Birmingham. The role involves transporting mail across the UK without overnight stays, offering flexible shifts and a competitive salary. Candidates need a valid LGV Class 1 licence and should be self-motivated and organized. Benefits include overtime opportunities, holiday, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Shift allowance for unsocial hours

22 days holiday, rising with service

Generous contributory pension scheme

Exclusive corporate discounts

Excellent parental leave policy

Qualifications

Comfortable working unsupervised for long periods.
Demonstrate great initiative and work well within tight timelines.
Willing to support the team when required.

Responsibilities

Collecting and transporting mail, maintaining security during transport.
Driving fixed routes across the UK and loading/unloading the vehicle.
Delivering to schedule using the latest technology.

Skills

Self-motivation

Organization

Punctuality

Flexibility

Education

Valid UK manual C&E licence (LGV Class 1)

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Location: Birmingham Mail Centre, St Stephens Street, Birmingham, B6 4AB

Company: Royal Mail Group

Job reference: 324845

Location: Birmingham Mail Centre, St Stephens Street, Birmingham, B6 4AB

Job type: Permanent contract

Are you an LGV-licenced driver looking for a role that allows you to be on the road, without the burden of overnight stays and multi-drop routes?

We’re recruiting Large Goods Vehicle Drivers on permanent contracts, working flexible shifts across our 24-hour operation based at Birmingham Mail Centre, St Stephens Street, Birmingham, B6 4AB.

Working 36 hours & 15 mins per week on a 24/7 shift rota. The role requires flexibility to work a variety of shifts on a rotational basis including a requirement for night driving, weekends and bank holiday working.

Everybody knows the bright red van…

More than 500 years in business has made Royal Mail more than a household name. We connect companies, customers and communities across the country, delivering to every address and household around the UK.

We’re already the oldest and most trusted delivery company in the UK, and our goal is to be recognised as the best delivery company in the UK and Europe. Our logistics team plays a crucial role in this, transporting letters and parcels across our network 24/7. They guarantee that millions of pieces of mail are delivered on time every day, throughout the year, both domestically and internationally.

A Bit About The Role

As an LGV driver, you’ll be a vital part of the team who keep the Royal Mail moving. You’ll be responsible for:

Collecting and transporting mail from our different sites and moving it to the next stage of the delivery process
Working independently, driving fixed routes across the UK
Loading and unloading your vehicle, delivering to schedule, and maintaining the security of your loaded items throughout the journey
Using the latest technology to support you in your role, with the autonomy you need to get the job done efficiently.

A Bit About You

We’ll provide your full uniform, an iconic red post lorry, and all the training and support you’ll need to succeed. Here’s what you’ll need to bring to the role:

Valid UK manual C&E licence: you’ll hold a Large Goods Vehicle Class 1 licence, with less than 6 penalty points
Self-motivated: you’ll be comfortable working unsupervised for long periods
Organised and punctual: you’ll demonstrate great initiative and work well within tight timelines
Flexible to service demands: comfortable working a variety of shifts. You’re willing to support your team when required.
Community spirited: you’ll care about keeping the United Kingdom connected and take pride in what you do

What’s in it for you?

Basic salary of £36,763 a year, with overtime opportunities in many sites
Shift allowance for working unsocial hours
22 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to your working hours if part time) and the option to buy extra leave each year
Generous contributory pension scheme and other financial wellbeing benefits (subject to qualifying period)
Exclusive corporate discounts
Excellent parental leave policy
Development opportunities and initiatives to support your mental and physical wellbeing

Do you have the drive to help us deliver more for the people of the UK? Hit the apply button and complete our short application form. If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview and driving assessment.

Please note once our maximum number of applications has been reached, this vacancy will be withdrawn. Due to high volumes of applications, we won’t be able to provide personalised feedback to everyone.

Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.

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