Collections Driver

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

Job summary

A postal and delivery service provider in Darlington is seeking a Collection and Network Driver for a part-time role. Responsibilities include driving, collecting mail, and ensuring deliveries are made on time. Candidates should have a full UK driving licence and be self-motivated. Competitive hourly rate of £13.06, flexible shifts, and developmental opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Paid overtime at x1.25 for hours over 40

22.5 days holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Full uniform provided

Various discounts including gym memberships

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Upbeat, independent and self-motivated attitude.
• Eager to work outdoors in any weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Drive to deliver letters and parcels.
• Collect mail and drop it off at processing centres.
• Sort mailbags for timely delivery.

Skills

Upbeat, independent and self-motivated

Customer-oriented

Ability to walk for long periods

Flexible shift availability

Tools

UK manual driving licence

Job description

Overview

Collection and Network Driver — Job Reference: 327242 — Location: Darlington Delivery Office, DL1 1AA — Job type: Permanent contract — Hours: 20 hours per week, working 5 days across Mon-Sun, between 15:00 and 19:00. Due to operational demand, you may be required to work occasional Sundays at 09:00 and 15:00.

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, meeting our business customers at prearranged times, collecting mail, and dropping it off at our processing centres. You will sort mailbags and help ensure each piece is delivered to the right place, at the right time.

You deliver much more than just letters and parcels. You deliver for the people. Interested? Join us and make a difference to the place you call home.

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

• A guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06p/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 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, 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 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 official site.