Parcel Delivery Driver

Royal Mail Group; North Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A national postal service in North Shields is seeking a Parcel Delivery Driver for a permanent part-time role. You will be responsible for delivering parcels, ensuring excellent customer service while working independently. A full UK driving license is required, along with a commitment to provide great service. Competitive hourly pay and various perks are included.

Benefits

Guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06

Paid overtime

22.5 days holiday

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Discounts on various services

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving license with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Ability to work self-motivated and independently.
• Committed to excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prep your van and workload for the day.
• Deliver parcels throughout the assigned area.
• Use route-planning technology for efficient delivery.

Skills

Upbeat, self-motivated

Organised

Great initiative

Customer service

Effective communication

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Overview

Parcel Delivery Driver
Job reference: 330170
Location: North Shields Delivery Office, NE29 8YY
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 29 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, between 14:00 and 20:00

Due to operational demand, you will be required to work Saturday and Sunday, according to a local rota/plan.

There has never been a more exciting time to join us! We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future and now is a perfect time to join us on that journey. Each year, we make billions of deliveries possible. Whatever the weather, come rain or shine, we show up. Because for us, it\'s personal. And you could be part of it. Part of a team of multi drop drivers, you\'ll deliver much more than parcels, ensuring our customers\' days are a little bit brighter.

However, it\'s not just about driving and deliveries. You will prep your van and workload for the day and use route-planning technology to ensure each parcel arrives at the right place, at the right time. You deliver much more than parcels; you deliver for the people. Interested? Join us and make a difference.

A bit about you

• Upbeat, self-motivated and thrive whilst working independently
• Organised, punctual with great initiative
• Committed to the delivery of great customer service
• Comfortable interacting with customers, acting as a positive ambassador for Royal Mail
• Happy to work in the afternoon and early evenings
• Enjoy a multi drop driving role, delivering parcels across the week in the assigned area
• Possess a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

What we do for you

• A guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06 per hour (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours).
• Paid overtime, with an enhanced rate of 1.25x for hours over 40 per week.
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to your working hours if below 40 hours a week) and the option to buy extra leave each year.
• Full uniform provided
• Company pension scheme with competitive contribution rates
• Opportunities to develop a career, including trainee manager roles and Apprentice Schemes
• Excellent family-friendly support — enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
• Wellbeing support — 24/7 access to services for physical and mental health, including financial and social support and advice
• Discounts on high street, travel, attractions, beauty products and gym membership
• Free stamps at Christmas

Additional notes

• Please note: Roles offering between 35-40 hours per week are listed as full-time. Any role under 40 hours will be classified as part-time in the contract.

Time to apply

Ready to become a Parcel Delivery Driver and deliver for the people? Hit the apply button now. If your application is successful, you will be invited to an interview, and you can expect an update from a recruiter shortly.

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Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a 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 an inclusive recruitment process and will discuss any required adjustments with your recruiter.

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