Collections & Network Driver

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

Job summary

A major postal service provider is looking for a Collections and Network Driver based in St Austell. The role involves collecting mail from various locations and ensuring timely deliveries. Ideal candidates should have a valid UK driving licence, a positive attitude, and be ready to work outdoors in all weather. Competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive work environment await.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid overtime

22.5 days holiday

Contributory pension scheme

Development opportunities

Full uniform provided

Excellent parental leave policy

Various discounts

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Self-motivated and independent individuals.
• Ability to walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Collecting mail from post-boxes and offices.
• Delivering to processing centres.
• Sorting mailbags and ensuring timely deliveries.

Skills

Upbeat attitude

People person

Willing to work in all weather

Strong community sense

Flexible shift adaptation

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Overview

Collection and Network Driver
Job Reference: 327653
Location: St Austell Delivery Office, PL25 3PP
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 15 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday 15:15 and 18:15

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\u2019s 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\u2019s days that little bit brighter.

It\u2019s not just about driving and deliveries. It\u2019s 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\u2019s why we\u2019re 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 13.06 p/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\u2019re 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

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 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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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 ensuring 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 click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/