Postal van driver

Pertemps; Ivybridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Parcel Delivery Drivers. This role offers the chance to engage with the community while delivering parcels and mail. You'll enjoy the outdoors, working flexibly across various shifts, and using technology to streamline your delivery rounds. With a commitment to service and a passion for staying active, this opportunity is perfect for those who thrive in dynamic environments. Join a trusted brand with a rich history and make a difference in your community!

Qualifications

• Upbeat and self-motivated, comfortable working alone or in a team.
• Experience in customer-facing roles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Load mail for your route and deliver parcels on foot or in a van.
• Capture customer signatures using a hand-held device.

Skills

Customer Service

Flexibility

Teamwork

Outdoor Activity

Tools

Hand-held Computer Device

Job description

Parcel Delivery Driver

Are you ready to deliver a difference?

Royal Mail is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals for temporary postal and delivery driver positions. If you have a passion for community service and love being on the move, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Location:

Ivybridge

Shift:

Working 5 days between Monday – Sunday. Please note this position involves weekend working and it is vital you can commit to this.

Hours:

30 hrs per week with varying start/finish times depending on site. 10:00 – 16:00.

Hourly Rate:

£13.37 basic rate (additional rate for overtime)

About the role

You’ll start your day in the local delivery office, loading the mail for your route, before setting out on foot or in a provided van to complete your parcel/mail round. You’ll be given a hand-held computer device to capture customer signatures and to assist with routing, ensuring your round is completed efficiently. Each round usually takes around four hours.

About You

Upbeat and self-motivated, you’ll be comfortable working alone or as part of a team and enjoy engaging with different people on your round. You should have a strong sense of community, and flexibility in working patterns will appeal to you.

You will be delivering post/parcels in all weather conditions, so an enjoyment of outdoor activity and keeping fit is ideal. Some experience in a customer-facing role would be beneficial.

Requirements:

• A full UK manual driving licence required (in your current UK address), with no more than six penalty points; a clean licence is preferred.
• Right to work ID – Passport in current name or original birth certificate
• Proof of current home address – Bank statement or utility bill issued in the last three months
• Proof of NI number

Royal Mail is one of the UK’s most trusted brands, delivering letters and parcels daily across communities. Join their team of 150,000 employees with a history spanning over 500 years.

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