Parcel Delivery Driver

TN United Kingdom; Northampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Parcel Delivery Driver and be part of a team that delivers more than parcels. This role offers competitive pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for career development. You'll engage with customers and ensure timely deliveries while enjoying a supportive work environment. With a focus on wellbeing and family-friendly policies, this position is perfect for those looking to make a difference in their community. If you're self-motivated and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Paid Overtime

22.5 Days Holiday

Full Uniform Provided

Company Pension Scheme

Career Development Opportunities

Family-Friendly Support

Wellbeing Services

Discounts on High Street Vouchers

Free Stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Upbeat and self-motivated individual able to work independently.
• Committed to delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Driving and preparing your van for deliveries.
• Using route-planning technology for timely deliveries.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving Skills

Time Management

Route Planning

Education

Full UK Manual Driving Licence

Job description

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Parcel Delivery Driver

Job reference: 323894

Location: Northampton Delivery Office, NN3 9UB

Job type: Permanent contract

Hours: 30 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, between 13:30 and 20:00

Note: 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, we show up because for us, it’s personal. You could be part of this team, delivering more than parcels and brightening our customers' days.

Responsibilities include driving, preparing your van, workload management, and using route-planning technology to ensure timely deliveries. You deliver more than parcels; you deliver for the people. Interested? Join us and make a difference.

A bit about you

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

What we do for you

We offer competitive pay and benefits, including:

• A guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54 (paid monthly and adjusted if part-time)
• Paid overtime at x1.25 for hours over 40 per week
• 22.5 days holiday, increasing with service, with options to buy extra leave
• Full uniform provided
• Company pension scheme
• Career development opportunities, including trainee manager and apprentice schemes
• Family-friendly support, including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Wellbeing services for physical and mental health support
• Discounts on high street vouchers, travel, attractions, and more
• Free stamps at Christmas

Time to apply

Ready to deliver for the people? Hit the apply button now. Successful applicants will be invited for an interview. Please ensure your contact details are current when submitting your application.

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Royal Mail values diversity and inclusion, supporting belonging and a positive work environment. We support adjustments during the application process and are committed to being Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant.

For more about Royal Mail Group and our values, visit: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/