Collection & Network Driver

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

Job summary

A major postal service provider in Cheltenham is seeking a Collection and Network Driver. This role involves collecting and delivering mail, sorting mailbags, and ensuring timely service. Ideal candidates should be self-motivated, enjoy outdoor work, and have a full UK manual driving licence. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including paid overtime and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Hourly rate of £13.06

Paid overtime

22.5 days holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Training and career development

Uniform provided

Parental leave policy

Various discounts

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Looking for a role with flexible shift patterns.
• Enjoy interacting with the community.

Responsibilities

• Drive and collect mail from various locations.
• Sort mailbags to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain a professional customer relationship.

Skills

Upbeat

Self-motivated

People-person

Ability to walk long periods

Strong sense of community

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Overview

Collection and Network Driver | Job Reference: 329536 | Location: Cheltenham Delivery Office, GL50 4BB | Job type: Permanent contract | Hours: 37 hours per week, 5 days across Mon-Sun, working between 11:30 and 19:00

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 join us on that journey. Each year, we make billions of deliveries possible. Because for us, it\'s personal. For every person, from every walk of life, we deliver. And you could be part of it. A Collections and Network Driver. Part of a team of drivers, bringing trust to the doorstep. Giving outstanding service and making our customer\'s days that little bit brighter.

It\'s not just about driving and deliveries. It includes checking post-boxes, visiting post offices, collecting mail from customers, and dropping it off at our processing centres. You will sort mailbags and ensure each piece reaches the right place at the right time.

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

To deliver on our ambition we want the best and that\'s why we\'re delighted to offer competitive pay and benefits for a permanent role within our sector. For bringing your best and serving our customers with pride, you can expect to receive:

• A guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06 P/H (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours).
• Paid overtime, with an enhanced rate of x1.25 for any hours worked over 40 hours a week.
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to your working hours if below 40 hours a week) and the option to buy extra leave each year.
• Contributory pension scheme
• Lots of opportunity to develop a career
• Full uniform provided if you\'re on a contract of longer than three months
• Excellent parental leave policy
• Various discounts including high street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, and savings on beauty products and gym membership

Please note: For candidate search purposes, roles offering between 35-40 hours per week are listed as full-time. However, any role under 40 hours per week will be classified as part-time in the employment contract.

Time to apply

Ready to deliver for the people in your local community? Hit the apply button now. If your application is successful, the first step will be a telephone screening call and, if successful, this will be followed by an interview at the Delivery Office. If your application is successful, the next step will be a screening call, so please expect an update from one of our recruiters shortly.

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 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.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please visit the Royal Mail information page and our values section.