Parcel Delivery Driver- Oxford East Delivery Office OX4 6HA

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

Job summary

A leading parcel delivery service is seeking a dedicated Parcel Delivery Driver in Oxford. This role involves delivering parcels to customers and maintaining excellent customer service while supporting the community. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with a full UK driving license and possess a strong sense of pride in their work. Benefits include a guaranteed hourly rate, paid overtime, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Paid overtime

22.5 days holiday

Uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Family-friendly support

24/7 wellbeing services

Various discounts

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Must possess a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong sense of community and pride in work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver parcels accurately and timely in the local area.
• Provide excellent customer service as a friendly community face.
• Handle parcels carefully and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Upbeat disposition

Organised and punctual

Excellent customer service

Friendly community presence

Ability to walk long distances

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Overview

Parcel Delivery Driver
Job reference: 329601
Location: Oxford East Delivery Office, OX4 6HA
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days across Monday - Saturday, 11:00 to 20:00. 1 in 4 Sundays on a rota basis.

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. This role is about delivering parcels to customers and supporting the local community as part of the national network.

Responsibilities

• Deliver parcels to customers in the local area, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Provide excellent customer service and act as a friendly face in the community.
• Walk long distances outdoors in all weather conditions as part of daily duties.
• Handle parcels with care and follow delivery procedures to maintain safety and compliance.

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 (Benefits)

• Guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06 per hour (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours)
• Paid overtime, with an enhanced rate of x1.25 for any hours over 40 per week
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to your working hours if below 40 hours) and option to buy extra leave each year
• Full uniform provided
• Company pension scheme with competitive contribution rates
• Lots of 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
• Your wellbeing – 24/7 free access to services and tools for physical and mental health, including financial and social support
• Various discounts including high street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, beauty products and gym membership
• Free stamps at Christmas

Additional information

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 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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