Parcel Delivery Driver

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

Job summary

A leading delivery service provider is seeking a Parcel Delivery Driver in Sheffield. The role involves delivering parcels, preping your vehicle, and engaging with the community. Successful candidates will have a full UK driving licence and be customer-oriented. The position offers a guaranteed hourly rate, paid overtime, and benefits such as a company pension and flexible holiday options.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Paid overtime

22.5 days holiday

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Enhanced family-friendly support

Access to wellbeing services

Discounts on various products

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Organised, punctual, and ready to deliver great customer service.
• Enjoys working outside in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver parcels using route-planning technology.
• Prep the van and workload before each shift.
• Engage with the community as a friendly face.

Skills

Upbeat and independent

Organised and punctual

Strong customer service

People person

Fit for long walks

Valid UK driving licence

Job description

Parcel Delivery Driver

Job reference: 326820
Location: Sheffield Delivery Office, S1 1AA
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 30 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, working between 14:00 and 22:00

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. Prepping your van and workload for the day, you will use route‑planning technology tools, to ensure each parcel gets to 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, independent and self‑motivated
• Organised, punctual and ready to deliver great customer service
• Think of yourself as a people‑person and a friendly face in the community
• Happy walking for long periods and working outside in any weather
• Has a strong sense of community and takes pride in what you do
• Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

What we do for you

• A guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06p/hr (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours if part time)
• Paid overtime, with an enhanced rate of x1.25 for more than 40 hours a week
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to your working hours if part time) and the option to buy extra leave each year
• Full uniform provided
• Company pension scheme with competitive contribution rates
• Lots of opportunity to develop a career, including our trainee manager roles and Apprentice Schemes
• Excellent family‑friendly support – enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
• Your Wellbeing – you and your family have 24/7 free access to services and tools to help support your physical and mental health, including financial and social support and advice
• Various discounts including high street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, and savings on beauty products and gym membership
• Free stamps at Christmas

Time to apply

Ready to become a Postie and deliver for the people in your local community? Hit the apply button now. If your application is successful, the first step will be to invite you to an interview, so please expect an update from one of our recruiters 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 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/