MGV Driver

Royal Mail Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal service provider is looking for drivers in Edinburgh. You will play a key role in community service, collecting and delivering mail while enjoying flexible shifts and competitive pay. Ideal candidates should possess a C1 Category licence and have a customer-facing experience. This position offers various benefits including holiday entitlement, a pension scheme, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement starting at 22.5 days

Contributory Pension Scheme

Excellent career development opportunities

Full uniform provided for long-term contracts

Maternity / paternity leave policy

Cycle2work scheme

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Must possess a current C1 Category licence with less than 6 penalty points.
• Must have a Periodic Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC).
• Experience in a customer-facing role is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Collect bulk mail from major customers and Post Offices.
• Transport mail between Mail Centres and Delivery offices.
• Load and unload the van, sorting mail for distribution.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Community-oriented

Ability to work flexible shifts

Outdoor work preference

Education

C1 Category license

Drivers Qualification Card (DQC)

Periodic Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Job description

Royal Mail are now recruiting for drivers in Edinburgh Mail Centre.

Job Reference Number 327409

As the face of Royal Mail you will work various shifts across the week as part of a team ensuring we continue to deliver the high standards of service our customers expect. When you think of jobs at Royal Mail, the first thing you might think of is the postal workers who deliver mail to your home day in, day out. From exam results and tax returns, to wedding invites or online purchases, joining Royal Mail gives you the opportunity to deliver much more than mail. It allows you the chance to deliver smiles and successes; new toys and old memories - making a real impact in the heart of your community, while working for one of the UK's most well‑loved brands.

About the Role

As a member of our driving team, you will be the public face of Royal Mail and an established part of the community. Much of your day will be spent driving, you will be collecting bulk mail from major customers and Post Offices and transporting mail between our Mail Centres and Delivery offices at prearranged times. Part of the role will be loading and unloading your van and sorting it into correct onward distribution.

About You

Upbeat and self‑motivated, you'll be as happy working alone as you will be working as part of a team and getting to know the different people on your round. You'll have a strong sense of community and the idea of doing a job that involves flexible shift patterns will appeal. We deliver mail come rain or shine, so we're looking for people who like being outdoors whatever the weather, and because there is walking involved in every round, you’ll also be someone who likes the idea of doing a job that will help you keep fit. Some experience in a customer‑facing role would be ideal.

Driving Licence Requirements

A C1 Category licence (in your current UK address) with less than 6 penalty points is essential but ideally a clean licence is preferred; you must have a Periodic Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) and hold a valid Drivers Qualification Card (DQC) with 35 hours of training to be eligible to apply, and you will need to be able to present your Digital Tachograph Card if selected for assessment.

About Us

Five centuries in business has made Royal Mail more than a household name. We connect companies, customers and communities across the country, delivering a one‑price‑goes‑anywhere universal postal service to more than 29 million addresses across the UK. We are one of the UK's leading companies, undertaking one of the biggest industrial transformations in recent history. Letter volumes are declining, so we are focused on leveraging the increasing number of parcels driven by the growth of the online shopping industry. We want to be more flexible and efficient and are employing our strong brand and a range of new products and services to achieve this.

We are an inclusive employer with equality, diversity and fairness at the heart of our values. We welcome applications from individuals from all different backgrounds and are committed to promoting fair participation and equality of opportunity for all of our job applicants.

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.

Pay and Benefits

You will be paid weekly, plus overtime and shift allowance if applicable.

Salary:

£627.91 per week pro rata

Hours of work:

We are looking to offer Permanent contracts for 38 hours per week. This is a reserve role so you will work various shifts – early, days, lates, nights and weekends. More information will be available at the suitability discussion.

Other benefits include:

• Holiday entitlement starts at 22.5 days on entry rising with length of service (pro‑rata)
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Full uniform provided for contracts of longer than 3 months
• Excellent maternity / paternity leave policy
• Cycle2work scheme
• Many varied corporate discounts (lifestyle vouchers, travel & attraction discounts for family days out, fashion, gifts and health & wellbeing including discount on beauty products and gym membership)

What Happens Next

After this stage, your application will be reviewed and if you are successful you will be invited to a suitability discussion. Please note, once our maximum number of applications has been reached this vacancy will close. We plan to hold suitability discussions and driving assessments from 7th August, therefore if you wish to apply please ensure you are available.

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.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please see https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/