Collections Driver

Company: Royal Mail Group
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Location: Yeovil
Job Description:

Collection and Network Driver

Job Reference: 338716

Location: Yeovil Delivery Office, BA20 1AA

Job type: Permanent contract

Hours: 20.00 hours per week, Monday – Friday 14:15-18:15; weekend work required according to a local rota/plan.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver and record all items on route, including election material, food products, alcohol, and other items, in line with Royal Mail standards.
  • Check post‑boxes, visit post offices, and meet business customers at prearranged times to collect mail.
  • Drop off items at processing centres, sort mailbags, and ensure each piece reaches its correct destination on time.

About the Candidate

  • Upbeat, independent, and self‑motivated.
  • People‑person with a strong sense of community and pride in work.
  • Comfortable walking long periods in all weather.
  • Seeking a role with flexible shift patterns.
  • Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

Benefits

  • Guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06 per hour (paid monthly and adjusted to working hours).
  • Paid overtime with rate X1.25 for hours over 40 per week.
  • 22.5 days holiday, increasing with length of service (adjusted to part‑time hours if below 40).
  • Contributory pension scheme.
  • Opportunities for career development.
  • Full uniform provided for contracts longer than three months.
  • Excellent parental leave policy.
  • Discounts on high street vouchers, travel, attractions, beauty products, and gym memberships.

Employment Classification

Roles offering 35-40 hours per week are listed as full‑time for search purposes; any role under 40 hours per week will be classified as part‑time in the employment contract.

Inclusion

Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. Applications are welcomed 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 adjustments are required during the recruiting process, discuss with the recruiter.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026