Collection and Network Driver

Royal Mail Group; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Collections and Network Driver, where you will play a crucial role in delivering mail and brightening customers' days. This position offers a guaranteed hourly rate, opportunities for career development, and a strong sense of community. With flexible working hours and a supportive environment, you'll be part of a dedicated team that values diversity and inclusion. If you're self-motivated and enjoy working outdoors, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in your community.

Benefits

22.5 days holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Paid overtime

Full uniform provided

Various discounts on vouchers and memberships

Qualifications

• Must possess a Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Strong communication skills and a sense of community are essential.

Responsibilities

• Driving and delivering mail while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Sorting mail and checking post-boxes for deliveries.

Skills

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Self-Motivation

Community Engagement

Education

Full UK Manual Driving Licence

Job description

Collection and Network Driver

Job Reference: 324568

Location: Lincoln Delivery Office, LN5 7NU

Job type: Permanent contract

Hours: 20 hours per week, working 5 days across Mon-Fri, between 1500 - 1900; Sat 1000 - 1400

Note: There is currently no Sunday work required; however, during peak times, this may be necessary.

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 the perfect time to be part of this journey.

Each year, we make billions of deliveries, delivering for people from all walks of life. As a Collections and Network Driver, you'll be part of a team bringing trust to the doorstep, providing outstanding service, and brightening our customers' days.

Role Responsibilities

• Driving and making deliveries
• Checking post-boxes and visiting post offices
• Meeting with business customers at prearranged times
• Collecting and dropping off mail at processing centres
• Sorting mailbags and ensuring correct delivery of each item

About You

• Upbeat, independent, and self-motivated
• People-person with good communication skills
• Comfortable walking long distances and working outdoors in all weather
• Strong sense of community and pride in your work
• Flexible with shift patterns
• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

What We Offer

• Guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54 per hour (paid monthly, adjusted for part-time hours)
• Paid overtime at x1.25 for hours exceeding 40 per week
• 22.5 days holiday, increasing with service, plus options to buy extra leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Opportunities for career development
• Full uniform provided 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

Ready to deliver for your community? Click the apply button now. Successful applicants will be invited to a telephone screening, followed by an interview at the Delivery Office.

Please ensure your contact details are current when applying.

Additional Information

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Royal Mail values diversity and inclusion, supporting all employees and providing adjustments during the application process if needed. We are proud to support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.

For more about Royal Mail Group and our values, visit: Royal Mail Group