Collections & Network Driver - Jubilee Mail Centre (TW4 5XX)

Royal Mail; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A national postal service is seeking a Collections & Network Driver in Hounslow to deliver outstanding service. Responsibilities include driving, collecting, and delivering mail to processing centres. The ideal candidate is upbeat, self-motivated, and must have a valid UK driving licence. The role offers competitive pay of £13.06/hour and includes various benefits such as paid overtime and a pension scheme.

Benefits

22.5 days holiday

Paid overtime at enhanced rate

Contributory pension scheme

Full uniform provided

Discounts on travel and attractions

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving licence.
• No more than 6 penalty points on driving record.

Responsibilities

• Handle driving, collecting mail, and delivering to processing centres.
• Ensure mailbags are sorted and routed correctly.

Skills

Upbeat, independent and self-motivated

Strong sense of community

Ability to walk for long periods

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

Job description

Overview

Collections & Network Driver - Jubilee Mail Centre (TW4 5XX)
Location: Hounslow Delivery Office, TW3 1AA

• Employer: Royal Mail
• Location: Hounslow, Greater London
• Salary: £13.00 per hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Job type: Full-time
• Hours: 37 hours per week, 5 days across Monday - Sunday, working between 11:30 and 19:00

Role

Collection and Network Driver

Job Reference: 328069

We are looking for a driver who is part of a team delivering for Royal Mail, bringing trust to the doorstep and providing outstanding service. You will handle driving, collecting mail, and delivering to processing centres, ensuring mailbags are sorted and routed correctly.

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

We offer competitive pay and benefits for a permanent role. You can expect:

• A 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 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're 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: 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, followed by an interview at the Delivery Office. The next step will be a screening call, so please 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. 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. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.