Flexible Collections Driver – Community Delivery & Pickups

Royal Mail; Penenden Heath; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

22.5 days holiday

Uniform provided

Parental leave policy

Employee discounts

Job summary

Royal Mail is recruiting a Collections Driver in Maidstone for a fixed-term 6-month contract. The role involves delivering and collecting mail on a route, with a 25-hour week over 5 days, 14:00-19:00 weekdays and 07:00-14:00 Saturdays. Sunday work may be required.

You will sort mail, handle election materials, and ensure timely delivery to processing centres. The candidate should be upbeat, self-motivated and comfortable working outdoors in all weather, with a full UK driving licence (max 6

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Upbeat, independent and self-motivated.
• Think of yourself as a people-person.
• Happy walking for long periods and going outside in any weather.
• Looking for a role with flexible shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and collect mail on your route, including election materials and other specific items.
• Sort mail bags and ensure items reach the correct destination on time.
• Interact with customers and carry out duties in all weather conditions.

Skills

Driving licence

People skills

Outdoor work

Self-motivated

Flexible hours

Education

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Royal Mail is recruiting a Collections Driver in Maidstone for a fixed-term 6-month contract. The role involves delivering and collecting mail on a route, with a 25-hour week over 5 days, 14:00-19:00 weekdays and 07:00-14:00 Saturdays. Sunday work may be required.

You will sort mail, handle election materials, and ensure timely delivery to processing centres. The candidate should be upbeat, self-motivated and comfortable working outdoors in all weather, with a full UK driving licence (max 6