Collections Driver

Collection and Network Driver

Job Reference: 338915

Location:

Barnstaple Delivery Office, EX32 8XX

Job type:
Permanent contract

Hours:

17.50 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. On Monday‑Wednesday: 14:45‑18:15, Thursday: 14:45‑18:30.

Due to operational demand, you will be required to work Saturday and Sunday according to a local rota/plan.

As a Collection and Network Driver you will be responsible for:

• Driving to deliver and collect posted items on schedule.
• Checking post‑boxes and popping into post offices.
• Visiting business customers at prearranged times to collect mail.
• Dropping collected mail at processing centres.
• Sorting mailbags and ensuring each piece reaches its correct destination on time.

• Upbeat, independent and self‑motivated.
• People‑person with good interpersonal skills.
• Enjoy walking for long periods and working outdoors in any weather.
• Strong sense of community and pride in work.
• Seeking a role with flexible shift patterns.
• Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

• Guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06p/h (paid monthly and adjusted to working hours).
• Paid overtime at 1.25× for hours worked over 40 a week.
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted for part‑time).
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Career development opportunities.
• Full uniform provided for contracts longer than three months.
• Excellent parental leave policy.
• Various discounts (high‑street vouchers, travel, attractions, beauty products, gym membership).

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. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter.