Collections Driver

TN United Kingdom; Whitehaven; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Collections Driver to join their dynamic team in Whitehaven. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors and engaging with the community. As a vital part of the delivery process, you will not only drive but also ensure that every piece of mail reaches its destination on time. With a guaranteed hourly rate and numerous benefits, including paid overtime and a contributory pension scheme, this position offers both competitive pay and the opportunity for career development. Join a company committed to serving its community and making a difference every day.

Benefits

Paid overtime

22.5 days holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Full uniform provided

Parental leave policy

High street vouchers

Travel and attraction discounts

Savings on beauty products

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Upbeat and independent with a strong sense of community.
• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and parcels, ensuring timely collection and drop-off.
• Check post-boxes and visit business customers for mail collection.

Skills

People skills

Self-motivation

Community engagement

Driving skills

Education

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

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Collections Driver
Job Reference: 324567
Location: Whitehaven Delivery Office, CA28 7AA
Job type: Permanent
Hours: 15.00 hours per week, working 5 days across Mon-Sat, working between 15:00 and 18:00

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’s checking post-boxes. Popping into post offices. Visiting our business customers at a prearranged time. Being there to collect the mail. And dropping it off at our processing centres. Sorting out your mailbags and making sure each piece gets 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

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 £12.54p/h (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours if part time)
• Paid overtime, with an enhanced rate of x1.25 for more than 40 hours a week
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to your working hours if part time) 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

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 to invite you to 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.

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