Collections & Network Driver

Royal Mail Group; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading delivery service company in Hull is seeking a Collection and Network Driver for a permanent position of 20 hours per week. The role includes delivering mail, checking post-boxes, and meeting customers. A bright and motivated individual with a valid UK driving licence is essential. The company offers a competitive salary of £13.06 per hour, paid overtime, holiday benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06

Paid overtime at enhanced rate

22.5 days holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Opportunities for career development

Full uniform provided

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Willingness to walk for long periods and work outside in any weather.
• Flexible in shift patterns to fit operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and parcels to designated locations.
• Check and empty post-boxes during shifts.
• Meet business customers at prearranged times.

Skills

Upbeat, independent and self-motivated

People-person

Ability to walk for long periods in any weather

Strong sense of community

Flexible shift patterns

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Overview

Collection and Network Driver. Location: Hull Delivery Office, HU7 0AA. Job type: Permanent contract. Hours: 20 hours per week, 5 days across Monday to Saturday, between 15:00 and 19:00. Saturday hours: 09:00 – 14:30.

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 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 with outstanding service.

It’s not just about driving and deliveries. It also involves checking post-boxes, visiting post offices, meeting business customers at prearranged times, collecting mail, and dropping it off at processing centres. You’ll sort mailbags and ensure each piece reaches the right place at the right time. You deliver more than letters and parcels—you deliver for the people and the place you call home.

A bit about you

• Upbeat, independent and self-motivated
• People-person
• Happy walking for long periods and going outside in any weather
• Strong sense of community and take pride in what you do
• Flexible shift patterns
• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

What we do for you

We offer a competitive pay and benefits package for a permanent role. Expected benefits include:

• Guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06 per hour (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours)
• Paid overtime at enhanced rate of x1.25 for hours worked over 40 per week
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to working hours if below 40) with option to buy extra leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Opportunities to develop a career
• Full uniform provided if contracted for longer than three months
• Parental leave policy
• Discounts including high street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, and savings on beauty and gym memberships

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, you will be invited to a telephone screening call and, if successful, to an interview at the Delivery Office. If your application is successful, expect a screening call and a follow-up update from a recruiter.

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 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 and will discuss any adjustments needed with your recruiter.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values, this information is provided by Royal Mail Group.