Collection and Network Driver
Job Reference: 337347Location: Cambridge Delivery Office, CB1 7QQJob type: Permanent contractHours: 20 hours per week, Tue‑Sat, 15:00‑18:45 (Sat 9:30‑14:30)
Responsibilities
As a Collection Driver, you will 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. You will also collect mail from post boxes and customers, drop it off at processing centres, and sort mailbags to ensure items reach the correct destination on time.
What We Offer
Competitive pay and benefits for a permanent role:
- Guaranteed hourly rate of £13.68p/h (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours).
- 22.5 days holiday, increasing with length of service (adjusted if working <40 hours per week).
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Opportunities to develop a career.
- Full uniform provided for contracts longer than three months.
- Excellent parental leave policy.
- Discounts (high street vouchers, travel, attractions, beauty products, gym membership).
Key Qualifications
- Upbeat, independent and self‑motivated.
- People‑person who thrives in a team.
- Comfortable walking long distances in all weather.
- Strong sense of community and pride in work.
- Seeking flexible shift patterns.
- Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
Other Information
For candidate search purposes, roles offering between 35‑37 hours per week are listed as full‑time. Any role under 37 hours per week will be classified as part‑time.
Inclusion and Equality
Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and represents 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.
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.
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