Collections Driver

Collection and Network Driver

Job Reference: 338718

Location:

Newton Abbot Delivery Office, TQ12 4BT

Job type:
Permanent contract

Hours:

20 hours per week, working Mon-Fri, from 14:00 to 18:00

There has never been a more exciting time to join us! We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future and now is a perfect time to join us on that journey.

A Collections and Network Driver brings trust to the doorstep, delivering outstanding service and making customers’ days a little brighter.

As a driver you will:

• Drive and deliver post, including checking post boxes and popping into post offices
• Visit business customers at prearranged times to collect and drop off mail
• Sort mailbags and ensure each piece reaches the right place at the right time
• Deliver additional items such as election materials, food products or alcohol in line with Royal Mail standards

A bit about you

• Upbeat, independent and self‑motivated
• People‑person, comfortable meeting customers
• Happy walking long periods, and working outdoors in all weather
• Strong sense of community and pride in work
• Seeking flexible shift patterns
• Possess a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

What we do for you

You can expect the following benefits:

• Guaranteed hourly rate of £13.68 per hour (paid monthly)
• 22.5 days holiday, increasing with length of service (adjusted to part‑time hours)
• 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)

Please note
Roles offering between 35‑37 hours per week are listed as full‑time for candidate search purposes. However, any role under 37 hours per week is classified as part‑time in the employment contract.

Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and represents the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those in the Armed Forces community.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please discuss them with your recruiter.