Collections & Network Driver

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

Job summary

A prominent delivery service provider in Bracknell is seeking a Collection and Network Driver. You will play a crucial role in mail delivery, checking post-boxes, visiting post offices, and sorting mail. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £13.06 and various benefits including paid overtime and a contributory pension scheme. Ideal candidates should possess a full UK manual driving license and have a strong sense of community.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid overtime

22.5 days holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Full uniform provided

Excellent parental leave policy

Various discounts including travel and gym membership

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving license with no more than 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Check post-boxes and visit post offices.
• Meet business customers and collect mail.
• Sort mailbags to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Upbeat, independent and self-motivated

People-oriented

Happy walking for long periods

Strong sense of community

Flexible shift patterns

Full UK manual driving license

Job description

Overview

Collection and Network Driver

Location: Bracknell Delivery Office, RG12 1GJ
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 20 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Friday, 14:00 to 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. For us, it is personal. For every person, from every walk of life, we deliver. You could be part of it as a Collections and Network Driver, part of a team of drivers delivering trust to the doorstep and providing outstanding service.

You will be more than a driver: you will check post-boxes, visit post offices, meet business customers at prearranged times, collect mail, and drop it off at processing centres. You will sort mailbags and ensure each piece goes to the right place at the right time.

Join us and make a difference in 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 offer competitive pay and benefits for a permanent role within our sector. You can expect:

• 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 hours over 40 per 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 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: Roles offering between 35-40 hours per week are listed as full-time for candidate search purposes. 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, you will be invited to a telephone screening call, followed by an interview at the Delivery Office. If your application is successful, expect an update from a recruiter 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. We especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners. 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 note: this information is available in our broader information pages.