Collections & Network Driver

Royal Mail Group; Wadebridge; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Royal Mail Group is seeking a Collection and Network Driver for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Wadebridge. The role involves driving, making deliveries, and engaging with the community. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, enjoys outdoor work, and holds a valid UK driving licence. Competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career development are offered.

Benefits

Paid overtime at 1.25x rate for hours over 40 per week

22.5 days of holiday, increasing with service

Contributory pension scheme

Full uniform provided for contracts longer than three months

Excellent parental leave policy

Various discounts on high street vouchers, travel, attractions, beauty products, and gym memberships

Qualifications

• Possess a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Comfortable walking for long periods and working outdoors in any weather.
• Upbeat, independent, and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Driving and making deliveries.
• Collecting mail and delivering it to processing centres.
• Sorting mailbags and ensuring timely delivery.

Skills

People Skills

Independence

Self-Motivation

Community Engagement

Job description

Collection and Network Driver

Job Reference: 325113

Location: Wadebridge Delivery Office, PL27 7AA

Job type: Fixed Term contract, 6 months

Hours: 15:00 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday to Friday, between 14:50 and 17:50

Join Our Team

There has never been a more exciting time to join us! We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future, and now is the perfect time to be part of this journey.

Each year, we make billions of deliveries. We deliver with a personal touch, serving people from all walks of life. As a Collections and Network Driver, you will be part of a team that brings trust to the doorstep, providing outstanding service and brightening our customers' days.

Role Responsibilities

• Driving and making deliveries.
• Checking post-boxes and visiting post offices.
• Meeting with business customers at prearranged times.
• Collecting mail and delivering it to processing centres.
• Sorting mailbags and ensuring each piece reaches its destination on time.

You deliver more than letters and parcels—you deliver for the community. Interested? Join us and make a difference in your local area.

About You

• Upbeat, independent, and self-motivated.
• A people-person who enjoys engaging with others.
• Comfortable walking for long periods and working outdoors in any weather.
• Possess a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Have a strong sense of community and pride in your work.
• Seeking a role with flexible shift patterns.

What We Offer

We want the best for our team, which is why we provide competitive pay and benefits, including:

• A guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54 per hour (paid monthly, adjusted for part-time hours).
• Paid overtime at 1.25x rate for hours over 40 per week.
• 22.5 days of holiday, increasing with service, with options to buy extra leave.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Opportunities for career development.
• Full uniform provided for contracts longer than three months.
• Excellent parental leave policy.
• Various discounts on high street vouchers, travel, attractions, beauty products, and gym memberships.

Application Process

If you're ready to deliver for your community, click the apply button now. Successful applicants will be invited to a telephone screening, followed by an interview at the Delivery Office.

Please ensure your contact details are current when applying. For more information, view the Information Checklist and the Health Matrix.

Royal Mail values diversity and inclusion, supporting all applicants through adjustments during the hiring process. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.

For more about Royal Mail Group and our values, visit our website.