Reserve MGV Driver

Royal Mail Group; Inverness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal service provider in Scotland is recruiting MGV drivers for a full-time role at Inverness Mail Centre. Responsibilities include driving, collecting, and transporting mail, as well as sorting it for distribution. The candidate should have a C1 driving licence, 35 hours of training, and be comfortable with flexible shifts. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including holiday entitlement and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Contributory Pension Scheme

Career development opportunities

Full uniform provided

Excellent maternity/paternity leave policy

Cycle2work scheme

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• C1 category licence with fewer than six penalty points is essential.
• Valid DQC with 35 hours of training required.
• Comfortable working alone or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Drive and collect bulk mail from customers and post offices.
• Load and unload the van and sort mail for distribution.
• Work flexible shifts including weekends.

Skills

Customer service experience

Ability to work flexible shifts

Self-motivated

Tools

C1 driving licence

DQC with 35 hours of training

CPC and valid Digital Tachograph Card

Job description

Overview

Royal Mail is recruiting MGV drivers at Inverness Mail Centre, Inverness, IV1 1SG. This is a full‑time permanent contract, 38 hours a week, covering all shifts from Monday to Sunday. The role is reserve, requiring full flexibility to cover sickness and holiday shifts.

Job Reference Number 324795

About the Role

As a member of our driving team, you will be the public face of Royal Mail and an established part of the community. Much of your day will be spent driving, collecting bulk mail from major customers, post offices and transporting mail between our mail centres and delivery offices at pre‑arranged times. You will also load and unload the van and sort mail for onward distribution.

About You

You are upbeat and self‑motivated, comfortable working alone or as part of a team, and keen to help a variety of customers. You enjoy flexible shift patterns and working outdoors. Experience in a customer‑facing role is desirable.

Driving Licence Requirements

A C1 category licence (in your current UK address) with fewer than six penalty points is essential. You must hold a valid DQC with 35 hours of training, and a CPC and valid Digital Tachograph Card. You will be required to present these at assessment.

About Us

Royal Mail is an inclusive employer: we welcome applications from individuals from all different backgrounds and are committed to promoting fair participation and equality of opportunity.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: £627.91 per week pro rata. Hours of work: 38 hours per week, covering a 24‑hour period across Monday to Sunday. This is a reserve role so full flexibility will be needed, including covering sickness and holiday shifts.

Other Benefits

• Holiday entitlement starts at 22.5 days on entry, rising with length of service (pro‑rata)
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Full uniform provided for contracts longer than 3 months
• Excellent maternity / paternity leave policy
• Cycle2work scheme
• Many varied corporate discounts, e.g. lifestyle vouchers; travel & attraction discounts for family days out; fashion, gifts and health & wellbeing discounts, including gym membership

What happens next?

After this stage, successful applications will be invited for a face‑to‑face interview and driving assessment at Royal Mail, Inverness Mail Centre. Once the maximum number of applications is reached, this vacancy will close.