MGV Driver

Royal Mail Group; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK postal service provider is seeking drivers for their Medway Mail Centre in Rochester. The role involves collecting and transporting mail, loading/unloading vans, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Applicants must hold a valid C1 driving licence and have a sense of community. This position offers weekly pay of £627.91 and various shifts, appealing to those who enjoy outdoor work and flexible hours while becoming a part of a leading brand in delivery services.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement of 22.5 days starting

Contributory Pension Scheme

Career development opportunities

Full uniform provided for contracts > 3 months

Maternity/paternity leave policy

Cycle2work scheme

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• C1 Category licence with less than 6 penalty points preferred.
• Clean driving licence is ideal.
• Periodic Driver Certificate of Professional Competence qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Collect bulk mail and transport it between Mail Centres and Delivery offices.
• Load and unload the van and sort mail for onward distribution.
• Drive and represent Royal Mail in the community.

Skills

Customer-facing experience

Upbeat and self-motivated

Ability to work outdoors

Education

Valid C1 Category driving licence

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Tools

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Royal Mail are now recruiting for drivers in Medway Mail Centre, 1 Knight Road, Rochester, ME2 2EE.

Job Reference Number 332910

As the face of Royal Mail you will work 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‑known 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, collecting bulk mail from major customers, 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 happy working alone or as part of a team and getting to know the different people on your round. You will 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 will 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 a clean licence is preferred. You must hold a valid Periodic Driver Certificate of Professional Competence qualification (CPC), a Driver’s Qualification Card (DQC) with 35 hours training and a Digital Tachograph Card.

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. One of the UK's leading companies, we’re undertaking one of the biggest industrial transformations in the UK in recent history. Letter volumes are declining, so we’re 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, committed to 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.

Pay and Benefits

Weekly pay, plus overtime and shift allowance if applicable.

Salary: £627.91 per week pro rata

Hours of work: We are looking to offer permanent contracts. Two duties available:

• Duty 1: 28 hours per week, working Fri, Sat & Sun. Working various shifts across 24 hrs including Earlies, Days, Lates and Nights.
• Duty 2: 25 hours per week, working Fri, Sat & Sun. Working various shifts across 24 hrs including Earlies, Days, Lates and Nights.

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 longer than 3 months
• Excellent maternity / paternity leave policy
• Cycle2work scheme
• Many varied corporate discounts e.g. lifestyle discounts to include high‑street vouchers. Travel & attraction discounts for family days out. Fashion, gifts and health & wellbeing to include discount on beauty products and gym membership.

What happens next?

After this stage, your application will be reviewed and if successful you will be invited to an assessment. Please note, once our maximum number of applications has been reached this vacancy will close.

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/