Royal Mail Delivery Driver - Oban Delivery Office

Angard Staffing Solutions Ltd; Oban; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed Hours

Competitive Pay

Active Work Environment

Job summary

Angard Staffing Solutions Ltd in the United Kingdom partners with Royal Mail to recruit flexible postal delivery drivers. You’ll deliver letters and parcels in your community, combining driving with on-foot delivery across routes, in a role that keeps communities connected.

Roles include guaranteed hours from 2 November to 24 December, with shifts like Day, Dawn, Early, Evening, and Night. You’ll need a full UK manual licence, the ability to walk long distances, and to adapt to changing shifts,

Qualifications

• Full, manual UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Be prepared to walk 20,000 steps a day and carry a mailbag up to 16kg.
• Shifts can vary at short notice and require team flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Deliver letters and parcels by driving your Royal Mail route and delivering parts on foot.
• Ensure items are delivered securely and on time according to Royal Mail standards.
• Adapt to changing shift patterns and maintain high service levels.

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 delivery 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

• 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.
• Guaranteed Hours: From 2nd November to 24th December - guaranteed minimum of 35 hours per week

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)

Shift - Shift Description = Pay Rate

• Day Shift - Starts and finishes between 05:31 - 19:59 = £16.24 per hour
• Dawn Shift - Starts between 02:01 - 04:00 = £17.16 per hour
• Early 0500 Shift - Starts between 04:01 - 05:00 = £17.16 per hour
• Early 0530 Shift - Starts between 05:01 - 05:30 = £17.16 per hour
• Evening Shift - Finishes between 20:00 - 21:39 = £16.93 per hour
• Lates Shift - Finishes between 21:40 - 01:59 = £17.70 per hour
• Night Shift - Three hours worked across 23:00 - 05:00 = £19.00 per hour