Postal van driver

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

Job summary

Join a renowned postal service as a Parcel Delivery Driver, where your role is vital to community service. This position offers a dynamic environment, allowing you to stay active while delivering parcels and mail across various locations. You'll work 30-35 hours a week, with flexible shifts that include weekends. If you have a full UK driving license and a passion for customer interaction, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a trusted brand with a rich history. Enjoy the outdoors and make a difference in your community with every delivery you make!

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role is advantageous.
• Must have a full UK manual driving licence with no more than six penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Load mail for your route and deliver parcels in a provided van or on foot.
• Engage with customers and capture signatures for deliveries.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving

Time Management

Communication

Education

Full UK Manual Driving Licence

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

Plymouth - Plymstock, Plympton and West Park

Shift

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

Hours

30-35 hrs per week with varying start/finish times depending on site.

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, with each round usually taking around four hours. The device also acts as your routing system to optimize your route.

About You

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

You will deliver post/parcels come rain or shine, so we’re looking for people who enjoy being outdoors regardless of the weather. If you like staying active and keeping fit, this role is ideal.

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

Requirements

• A full UK manual driving licence 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 employees and over 500 years of history, they pride themselves on the service they provide.

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