Parcel Delivery Driver

Royal Mail Group; Swansea; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery service provider in Swansea is seeking a Parcel Delivery Driver. You will deliver parcels and provide excellent customer service while working a fixed schedule, including weekends. The role requires a full UK driving license and a customer-oriented attitude. Join us to make a difference in people's lives through reliable deliveries.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate of £13.06

Paid overtime

22.5 days holiday

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Enhanced family leave policies

Various discounts and offers

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a self-motivated environment.
• Must be comfortable with customer interactions and represent the company positively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver parcels across the assigned area.
• Prep the van and workload for daily delivery.
• Use route-planning technology to ensure timely deliveries.

Skills

Upbeat and self-motivated

Organised and punctual

Committed to customer service

Positive interaction with customers

Multi drop driving enjoyment

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Parcel Delivery Driver

Job reference: 332957

Location: Swansea Delivery Office, SA1 1AA

Job type: Permanent contract

Hours: 30.00 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, working between 14:00 and 20:00

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

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, 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

To deliver on our ambition we want the best and that's why we're delighted to offer competitive pay and benefits for a permanent role within our sector. For bringing your best and serving our customers with pride, you can expect to receive:

• A guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06p/h (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours).
• Paid overtime, with an enhanced rate of x1.25 for any hours worked over 40 hours a 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
• 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
• Various discounts including high street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, and savings on beauty products and gym membership
• Free stamps at Christmas

Please note: For candidate search purposes, roles offering between 35-40 hours per week are listed as full‑time. However, any role under 40 hours per week will be classified as part‑time in the employment 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, 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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