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Angard Staffing; Gartness; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

4 weeks' paid holiday

Pension contributions

Staff discount

Free uniform

Job summary

Angard Staffing is recruiting Royal Mail Delivery Drivers to cover routes in Port Ellen and surrounding areas. You’ll drive a Royal Mail van, deliver letters and parcels, and walk parts of your route on foot as required.

A full, manual UK driving licence with up to 6 points and good physical fitness are essential. This temporary role offers varied shifts with pay rates, potential for permanent status, and benefits including a discretionary bonus, 4 weeks’ paid holiday, pension contributions,

Qualifications

• Full, manual UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Be prepared to walk portions of the route and carry a mailbag weighing up to 16kg.
• Shifts can vary and require team flexibility at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver letters and parcels by van and on foot as part of your route.
• Be the face of Royal Mail in your community, providing excellent service.
• Ensure items are delivered safely and on time, following Royal Mail standards.

Skills

Driving

Physical fitness

Flexibility

Job description

Royal Mail Delivery Driver - Port Ellen Delivery Office

Royal Mail is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join us as flexible

If you have a passion for community service and love being on the move, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Whether you're seeking a new challenge or looking to work in a dynamic and meaningful environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

Active Work Environment: No two days are the same.

A job you can be proud of: Be part of a service that connects people and businesses every day.

Competitive Pay: Enjoy competitive rates and the flexibility to fit work around your lifestyle.

What We're Looking For

Driving Licence: Full, manual UK driving licence with no more than 6 points - you'll be driving a Royal Mail van as part of your round.

Physical Fitness: Be prepared to walk 20,000 steps a day, get in and out of your van regularly, and carry a mailbag weighing up to 16kg.

Flexibility: Shifts can vary, so we need team players who can adapt at short notice.

Your Role

As a Post Person with Driving, you'll be the face of Royal Mail in your community, ensuring letters and parcels are delivered come rain or shine. You'll drive round your delivery area, completing parts of your route on foot, providing exceptional service and ensuring every item reaches its destination safely.

You're expected to securely deliver all items on your route, including handling and delivering election materials and certain items (such as food products or alcohol) in line with Royal Mail business standards.

This role is more than just a job; it's a vital service at the heart of every neighbourhood. If you take pride in your work and are happy to work flexibly, we want to hear from you.

Important to Know

While large parts of the role involves walking, driving a Royal Mail delivery van is also a key requirement. This is a great opportunity for those who enjoy being outdoors and staying active throughout the day. Please note: you'll be required to pass a driving assessment when you start.

Pay & Shifts

The table below outlines the pay rates applicable for roles within our Delivery Offices. The rates displayed are payable for the entirety of your shift where the shift description criteria is met.

Rates could be subject to change during busy periods, Angard staffing will communicate any change to your pay rates in advance.

(Full rate card with all shift breakdowns will be received on application)

Day Shift - Starts and finishes between 0531 - 1959:

Dawn Shift - Starts between 0201 - 0400:

Early 0500 - Starts between 0401 - 0500:

Early 0530 - Starts between 0501 - 0530:

Evening - Finishes between 2000 - 2139:

Lates - Finishes between 2140 - 0159:

Nights - Three hours across 2300 - 0500:

While this is a temporary role, there may be potential for it to become permanent.

Take the first step toward joining a team that keeps the country moving

If successful, additional benefits for you could include: Discretionary bonus scheme 4 weeks’ paid holiday, plus statutory holidays, which increase with service. (pro‑rata for part time employees) EAP Provided by BUPA Pension contributions Staff discount Regulatory training where required Free uniform – Black polo shirt, black fleece, high Vis vest, high Vis jacket (employees are required to supply their own smart dark trousers and shoes/boots).

We are passionate about equal opportunities and welcome a broad diversity of talent to apply.