Job Opportunities in United Kingdom

Date: 08/11/2024
Location: Exeter
Company: Royal Mail Group
Job reference: 320751
Location: Exeter
Job type: Fixed Term for 24 months
Working pattern: 35 hours per week, Reserve role covering various shifts on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday between 04:00 - 16:00

Royal Mail Relay are recruiting Collection & Delivery Drivers near you!
Are you looking to be part of a successful, growing business? Do you love the idea of having the open road as your office? If so, then our Collection and Delivery Driver position is perfect for you!

A bit about us

Royal Mail Relay, a division of Royal Mail Group, provides specialised services to support retail businesses with multiple offices and warehouses. We offer services like scheduled collections and deliveries, stock replenishment, Click & Collect and out-of-hours network support to keep operations running smoothly, and keep customers happy.

Our team enjoys the benefits and development opportunities of being part of Royal Mail, the UK’s most trusted delivery company. At Royal Mail Relay, we take pride in going the extra mile for our customers. It’s more than just a job – it’s something to be proud of.
Join us and help redefine what it means to deliver.

A bit about the role:

We’re recruiting 6-month fixed term contracts offering part-time hours including the following shifts: 35 hours per week, this is a Reserve role covering various shifts on Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday between 04:00 - 16:00



A bit about you:

We’ll provide your full uniform, and all the training and support you’ll need to succeed. Here’s what you’ll need to bring to the role:

• Valid UK driving licence: you hold a full, manual UK licence for vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, registered at your current UK address, with no more than 6 penalty points. You’ll need to show this at assessment.
• Self-motivated and reliable: you’re upbeat, can work unsupervised, take pride in your work, and can be relied on to meet tight timelines.
• Multi-drop delivery: while previous experience isn’t essential, you should be comfortable driving for long periods and delivering parcels up to 30kg, throughout the week, even during peak traffic hours. Familiarity with digital route planning tools or a willingness to learn is essential.
• Flexible to service demands: you’re willing to work paid overtime, including Saturdays, and support your colleagues to get deliveries to customers on time.
• Customer service: you have excellent communication skills and are dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service.
• Able to pass background checks: You can prove your Right to Work in the UK and pass basic criminal record and financial security checks. *

What’s in it for you?



Sound good?