Collections Driver

Overview

Collection and Network Driver role based at Swansea Delivery Office. This permanent contract is part-time (20 hours per week) with shifts across Monday to Friday between 14:30 and 18:30. The role involves driving to collect and deliver items, as part of a team that provides reliable service to customers and business clients.

• Safely deliver all items on your route, including collection and delivery of mail and parcels.
• Check post-boxes, visit post offices, and engage with business customers at prearranged times.
• Collect mail and drop it off at processing centres; sort mailbags and ensure pieces reach the right place at the right time.
• Deliver more than letters and parcels by providing trusted service to customers and communities.

• Upbeat, independent and self-motivated.
• Think of yourself as a people-person.
• Happy walking for long periods and working outside in any weather.
• Strong sense of community and pride in what you do.
• Flexible shift patterns.
• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

• A guaranteed hourly rate of £13.68 per hour (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours).
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to your working hours if below 37 hours a week).
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Opportunities to develop a career within the sector.
• Full uniform provided if on a contract longer than three months.
• Excellent parental leave policy.
• Discounts including high street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, and savings on beauty products and gym memberships.

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 will be classified as part-time in the employment contract.

As a Collection Driver, you are 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.

Ready to become a Collection Driver and deliver for the people? Please proceed with the application. If your application is successful, you will be invited to an interview.

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Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and values; we welcome applications from all individuals and support adjustments during the hiring process if needed.