Postal van driver

Pertemps; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Parcel Delivery Driver and make a difference in your community! This role offers the chance to stay active while delivering parcels and letters, engaging with customers, and enjoying the outdoors. With flexible working hours and a supportive team environment, you'll thrive in this dynamic position. Ideal for those who appreciate community service and enjoy being on the move, this opportunity is perfect for anyone looking to contribute to a beloved brand with a rich history. Apply now to embark on this rewarding journey!

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role is ideal.
• Strong sense of community and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer Service

Manual Driving

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!

Location:

St Austell

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. 14:00-20:00.

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 for deliveries. Each round usually takes around four hours. The device will also help plan the most economical route.

About You

Upbeat and self-motivated, you’ll be comfortable working alone or as part of a team, and enjoy 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’ll be delivering post/parcels come rain or shine, so you should enjoy being outdoors in all weather conditions. The role also offers a way to keep 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 beloved brands, delivering letters and parcels daily across the country. With 150,000 staff and 500 years of history, they pride themselves on their service.

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