Jobs at Royal Mail in United Kingdom

Location: Plymouth VOC, Roborough, Plymouth, PL6 7RS • Company: Royal Mail Group • Job reference: 328751 • Job type: Permanent contract

Are you an LGV-licenced driver looking for a role that allows you to be on the road, without the burden of overnight stays and multi-drop routes?

We're recruiting Large Goods Vehicle Drivers on permanent contracts, working flexible shifts across our 24-hour operation based at Plymouth VOC, Roborough, Plymouth, PL6 7RS. Working 36 hours & 15 mins per week on a 24/7 shift rota. The role requires flexibility to work a variety of shifts on a rotational basis including a requirement for night driving, weekends and bank holiday working.

• Collecting and transporting mail from our different sites and moving it to the next stage of the delivery process
• Working independently, driving fixed routes across the UK
• Loading and unloading your vehicle, delivering to schedule, and maintaining the security of your loaded items throughout the journey
• Using the latest technology to support you in your role, with the autonomy you need to get the job done efficiently

• Valid UK manual C&E licence: you’ll hold a Large Goods Vehicle Class 1 licence, with less than 6 penalty points, and no TT99 (totting up) endorsement.
• Self-motivated: you’ll be comfortable working unsupervised for long periods
• Organised and punctual: you’ll demonstrate great initiative and work well within tight timelines
• Flexible to service demands: comfortable working a variety of shifts. You’re willing to support your team when required.
• Community spirited: you’ll care about keeping the United Kingdom connected and take pride in what you do

• Basic salary of £36,763 a year, with overtime opportunities in many sites
• Shift allowance for working unsocial hours
• 22 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to your working hours if part time) and the option to buy extra leave each year
• Generous contributory pension scheme and other financial wellbeing benefits (subject to qualifying period)
• Exclusive corporate discounts
• Excellent parental leave policy
• Development opportunities and initiatives to support your mental and physical wellbeing

Do you have the drive to help us deliver more for the people of the UK? Hit the apply button and complete our short application form. If shortlisted, you\'ll be invited to an interview and driving assessment.

Please note: once our maximum number of applications has been reached, this vacancy will be withdrawn. Due to high volumes of applications, we won\'t be able to provide personalised feedback to everyone.

Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.