Collections Driver

Royal Mail Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading postal service provider in Slough is looking for a Collection and Network Driver to deliver outstanding service to customers in the community. In this role, you'll be responsible for collecting and dropping mail at processing centres, checking post boxes, and visiting post offices. Candidates should possess a full UK manual driving licence, be self-motivated, and enjoy working outdoors. The position offers a guaranteed hourly rate and a range of employee benefits, including paid overtime and generous holiday options.

Benefits

Hourly rate of £13.06

Paid overtime at enhanced rates

22.5 days holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Uniform provided

Various discounts

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Happy to work outside and walk for long periods in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Collect and drop mail at processing centres.
• Check post boxes and visit post offices.
• Deliver outstanding service to customers.

Skills

Upbeat and self-motivated

People-person

Ability to walk for long periods

Strong sense of community

Flexible shift patterns

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Collection and Network Driver

Location: Slough Delivery Office, SL1 1AA | Job type: Permanent contract | Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, 14:00‑19:00.

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. As a Collections and Network Driver, you will bring trust to the doorstep, deliver outstanding service, and make our customer’s days a little brighter.

Delivering is more than just driving and parcels — you will also check post‑boxes, visit post offices, meet business customers, collect and drop mail at processing centres, and sort mailbags to ensure every 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 pride in your work
• 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 £13.06p/h (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours)
• Paid overtime, with an enhanced rate of 1.25× for any hours worked over 40 hours a week
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service, 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 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, followed by an interview at the Delivery Office.

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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, visit https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/