Parcel Delivery Driver

Royal Mail; Colchester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Mail are seeking Delivery Drivers to distribute parcels and letters in the local community. You will deliver swiftly on a fixed route, combining driving and walking, while upholding high service standards and customer-friendly interactions.

The role requires a full UK driving licence with up to six points, a positive, outdoors-friendly attitude, good fitness, and strong organisational skills. DBS check may be required during application.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with no more than six points (subject to conditions).
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Be upbeat and self-motivated.
• Love of the outdoors, whatever the weather.
• Good level of fitness to meet the demands of the role.
• Excellent organisational skills; resilience and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Deliver parcels and letters quickly and efficiently on a fixed route, by driving or walking.
• Sort mail/parcels within the delivery office as needed.

Skills

Driving licence

Customer service

Motivation

Outdoors

Fitness

Organisation

Resilience

Job description

Royal Mail are now looking for Delivery Drivers to distribute parcels and letters. This is your opportunity to have a real impact, in the heart of your community, while working for one of the UK's most well-loved brands. Royal Mail deliver letters and parcels every day to people throughout the country and are relied on by communities across the UK. We are now looking for Delivery Drivers to be a part of this world-class service. You will be responsible for delivering parcels and letters quickly and efficiently, by driving and/or walking on a dedicated route, whilst maintaining our high integrity standards and demonstrating friendly customer service! Other duties may also include sorting of mail/parcels within the delivery office.

• The role is working a minimum of 5 days a week between the days of Monday to Sunday. (Shift times may vary)
• Shift time is 13:45- 19:45
• Basic pay rate - £13.69ph
• Temporary

As a Parcel Delivery Driver, you will need the following:

• Full UK driving licence, with no more than six points. (Subject to conditions) Excellent customer service skills.
• Upbeat and self-motivated.
• Love of the outdoors, whatever the weather.
• Good level of fitness to meet demands of the role.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Resilience and flexibility.

Please note that a DBS check is required as part of the application process.