Royal Mail Collections Driver - Edinburgh Mail Centre

Angard Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking flexible (temporary) postal collections drivers to join the team in local areas. You'll collect mail and parcels, being the friendly face of Royal Mail in your community, on foot or by vehicle, and help keep the country connected.

Shifts vary and pay rates are shown in the rate card; this role requires a full manual driving licence with no more than 6 points and the stamina to walk 20,000 steps daily with a bag up to 16 kg.

Qualifications

• Full, manual driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Be prepared to walk 20,000 steps a day and carry a bag weighing up to 16kg.
• Shifts can vary, so we need team players who can adapt at short notice.

Responsibilities

• As a Collections Driver, you'll be the friendly face of Royal Mail in your local area.
• You'll collect mail and parcels from designated locations, ensuring timely and secure handling of all items.
• Whether on foot or behind the wheel, you'll play a vital role in keeping the country connected.

Skills

Driving Licence

Physical Fitness

Flexibility

Job description

Join the Royal Mail Team!

Are you ready to make a difference?

Royal Mail is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join us as flexible (temporary) postal collections drivers.

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

• Dynamic Work Environment: No two days are the same.
• Historic Service: 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 driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Physical Fitness: Be prepared to walk 20,000 steps a day and carry a bag weighing up to 16kg.
• Flexibility: Shifts can vary, so we need team players who can adapt at short notice.

Your Role

As a Collections Driver, you'll be the friendly face of Royal Mail in your local area. You'll collect mail and parcels from designated locations, ensuring timely and secure handling of all items. Whether on foot or behind the wheel, you'll play a vital role in keeping the country connected.

Important to Know

While some roles involve driving, this role also requires you to be on foot, collecting letters and parcels directly within the community. This is a great opportunity for those who enjoy being outdoors and staying active throughout the day.

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)

Shift Shift Description Pay Rate

• Day Shift STARTS AND FINISHES BETWEEN 0531 - 1959 £13.69
• Dawn Shift STARTS BETWEEN 0201 - 0400 £14.61
• Early 0500 STARTS BETWEEN 0401 - 0500 £14.61
• Early 0530 STARTS BETWEEN 0501 - 0530 £14.61
• Evening FINISHES BETWEEN 2000 - 2139 £14.38
• Lates FINISHES BETWEEN 2140 - 0159 £15.14
• Nights THREE HOURS ACROSS 2300 - 0500 £16.44