Collection and Network Driver
Job Reference: 338716
Location: Yeovil Delivery Office, BA20 1AA
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday–Friday 14:15–18:15
Weekend work (Saturday & Sunday) may be required during peak demand.
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.
Each year we make billions of deliveries possible. We deliver to every person, from every walk of life. As a Collections and Network Driver, you are part of a team bringing trust to the doorstep, giving outstanding service and making customers’ days brighter.
It’s not just about driving and deliveries. You will check post‑boxes, pop into post offices, visit business customers at a prearranged time, collect mail, drop it off at processing centres, sort mailbags and ensure every piece is delivered to the right place at the right time.
A Bit About You
- Upbeat, independent and self‑motivated
- Think of yourself as a people‑person
- Happy walking for long periods and going outside in any weather
- Strong sense of community and take pride in what you do
- Looking for a role with flexible shift patterns
- Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
What We Do For You
- A guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06p/h (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours).
- Paid overtime, with an enhanced rate of 1.25 for any hours worked over 40 hours a week.
- 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to your working hours if below 40 hours a week).
- Contributory pension scheme
- Lots of opportunity to develop a career
- Full uniform provided if you’re on a contract of longer than three months
- Excellent parental leave policy
- Various discounts including high street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, and savings on beauty products and gym membership
For candidate search purposes, roles offering between 35–40 hours per week are listed as full‑time. However, any role under 40 hours per week will be classified as part‑time in the employment contract.
As a Collection Driver, you’re 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 join us?
Ready to deliver for the people in your local community? Apply now and step forward to make a difference.
Inclusion & Diversity
Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals and 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.
For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please visit: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/
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