Postal van driver

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Parcel Delivery Driver in Launceston! This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with the community while staying active outdoors. You'll be responsible for delivering parcels and letters, utilizing a hand-held device to optimize your route and capture signatures. With flexible working hours and a commitment to service, this position is perfect for those who thrive in dynamic environments. If you're upbeat, self-motivated, and enjoy working both independently and as part of a team, this opportunity is calling your name!

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role is ideal.
• Must have a full UK manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Load mail for your route and complete parcel deliveries.
• Use a hand-held device for customer signatures and routing.

Skills

Customer Service Experience

Manual Driving

Flexibility

Community Engagement

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:

Launceston

Shift:

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

Hours:

20 hrs per week with varying start/finish times depending on site. 14:00 – 18:00.

Hourly Rate:

£13.37 basic rate (additional rate for overtime)

About the role

You’ll start your day for an hour or so 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 each be given a hand-held computer device to capture customer signatures for deliveries, with each round usually taking around four hours. The device will also act as your routing system, optimizing your route.

About You

Upbeat and self-motivated, you’ll be comfortable working alone or as part of a team and getting to know different people on your round. You’ll have a strong sense of community, and flexible working patterns will appeal to you. You should enjoy being outdoors in all weather conditions and see this job as a way to stay active.

Some experience in a customer-facing role would be ideal.

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. With 150,000 staff and a history spanning 500 years, they take pride in their service.

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