Collections & Network Driver

Royal Mail Group; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal service provider is seeking a Collection and Network Driver in Hull to ensure timely delivery of mail and parcels while interacting with the community. Candidates should be proactive, have a manual driving licence, and enjoy working outdoors. The role offers guaranteed pay, paid overtime, generous holiday, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06

Paid overtime at enhanced rates

22.5 days holiday with option to buy extra leave

Contributory pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Full uniform provided

Excellent parental leave policy

Various discounts on high street vouchers and memberships

Responsibilities

• Drive and make deliveries across the designated area.
• Check post-boxes and visit post offices.
• Meet business customers and collect mail.
• Sort mailbags and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Upbeat, independent and self-motivated

People-person

Willing to walk for long periods

Strong sense of community

Flexible shift adaptability

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Overview

Collection and Network Driver
Job Reference: 329007
Location: Hull Delivery Office, HU7 0AA
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 20:00 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Saturday, working between 15:00 and 19:00. Saturday working hours are 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. 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, delivering outstanding service and making our customer\'s days brighter.

It\'s not just about driving and deliveries. It includes checking post-boxes, visiting post offices, meeting business customers at a prearranged time, collecting mail, and dropping it off at our processing centres. You will 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.

What we look for

• 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 offer

• Guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06 per hour (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours)
• Paid overtime, with an enhanced rate of x1.25 for any hours over 40 per week
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to your hours if below 40 per week) with option to buy extra leave
• Contributory pension scheme
• Opportunities 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 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, the first step will be a telephone screening call, followed by an interview at the Delivery Office. If your application is successful, you can expect an update from a recruiter soon.

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 and especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners.

If you require 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 refer to the information in the organisation\'s materials.