Postal van driver

Pertemps; Redruth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their team as Parcel Delivery Drivers. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a trusted service that connects communities across the UK. As a driver, you'll enjoy a flexible schedule while staying active outdoors, delivering parcels and mail with a focus on customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates will possess a full UK driving license and a passion for community service. Join a team that values dedication and offers a supportive environment for personal growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role is ideal.
• Full UK manual driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Load mail for your route and deliver parcels/mail.
• Capture customer signatures using a hand-held device.

Skills

Customer Service

Self-Motivation

Time Management

Flexibility

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!

Details

• Location: Redruth
• Shift: Working 5 days between Monday – Sunday. Please note this position involves weekend working and it's vital you can commit to this.
• Hours: 30 hrs per week with varying start/finish times depending on site. 09:00-15:30.
• 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 for deliveries. Each round usually takes around four hours. The device also acts as your routing system, optimizing your route for efficiency.

About You

Upbeat and self-motivated, you’ll be comfortable working alone or as part of a team. You’ll have a strong sense of community and enjoy flexible working patterns. You should like being outdoors in all weather conditions and enjoy a job that helps you stay fit. 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 the country. With 150,000 employees and over 500 years of history, they pride themselves on the service they provide.

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