MGV Drivers

Royal Mail; Borstal; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

Maternity/paternity leave

Cycle to work

Discounts

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking a driving team member to be the public face of the service. The role involves driving, collecting bulk mail from Post Offices, and transporting mail between Mail Centres and Delivery offices on set schedules.

You will load/unload your van and sort mail for onward distribution, with shifts across early mornings to nights in varied weather. Applicants should hold a C1 licence with minimal penalty points, CPC and DQC with 35 hours, and be able to present a Digital Tachograph

Qualifications

• C1 Category licence with fewer than 6 penalty points and no TT99 endorsement.
• Periodic Driver CPC qualification required.
• Driver Qualification Card (DQC) with 35 hours training and ability to present Digital Tachograph Card if selected.

Responsibilities

• Drive routes and collect bulk mail from major customers and Post Offices.
• Transport mail between Mail Centres and Delivery offices at scheduled times.
• Load and unload the van and sort mail for onward distribution.
• Work outdoors in all weather and follow flexible shift patterns.

Skills

C1 Licence

Customer Facing

Outdoor Work

Education

CPC qualification

DQC with 35 hours

Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

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 customer, 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., 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 are focused on leveraging the increasing number of parcels being 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. Pay and Benefits You will be paid weekly, plus overtime and shift allowance if applicable.
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.

• A C1 Category licence (in your current UK address), having less than 6 penalty points and no TT99 (totting up) endorsement is essential. Please note you will be required to show this at assessment.
• You must have obtained your Periodic Driver Certificate of Professional Competence qualification (CPC) and hold a valid Drivers Qualification Card (DQC) with 35 hours training to be eligible to apply and will need to be able to present your Digital Tachograph Card, if selected for assessment.

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.
£646.75 per week pro rata

Hours of work: 18 -25 hours per week, working across Monday, Friday , Saturday and Sunday. Various shifts available working Earlies, Days, Lates and Nights. More information will be available at the Face to Face interview.

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 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