Royal Mail are now recruiting for drivers in Leicester Distribution .

Job Reference Number 340358 

  As the face of Royal Mail you will work as part of a team ensuring we continue to deliver the high standards of service our customers expect.   When you think of jobs at Royal Mail, the first thing you might think of is the postal workers who deliver mail to your home day in, day out. From exam results and tax returns, to wedding invites or online purchases, joining Royal Mail gives you the opportunity to deliver much more than mail. It allows you the chance to deliver smiles and successes; new toys and old memories – making a real impact in the heart of your community, while working for one of the UK’s most well-loved brands.     About the Role

As a member of our driving team, you will be the public face of Royal Mail and an established part of the community. Much of your day will be spent driving, you will be collecting bulk mail from major customer, Post Offices and transporting mail between our Mail Centres and Delivery offices at prearranged times.  Part of the role will be loading and unloading your van and sorting it into correct onward distribution.

  About You

Upbeat and self-motivated, you’ll be as happy working alone as you will be working as part of a team and getting to know the different people on your round. You’ll have a strong sense of community and the idea of doing a job that involves flexible shift patterns will appeal. We deliver mail come rain or shine, so we’re looking for people who like being outdoors whatever the weather, and because there is walking involved in every round, you’ll also be someone who likes the idea of doing a job that will help you keep fit.  Some experience in a customer facing role would be ideal.

  Driving Licence Requirements  

Driving Licence Requirements:

•    A C1 Category licence (in your current UK address), having less than 6 penalty points and no TT99 (totting up) endorsement is essential. Please note you will be required to show this at assessment. 

•    You must have obtained your Periodic Driver Certificate of Professional Competence qualification (CPC) and hold a valid Drivers Qualification Card (DQC) with 35 hours training to be eligible to apply and will need to be able to present your Digital Tachograph Card, if selected for assessment.

  About Us   Five centuries in business has made Royal Mail more than a household name. We connect companies, customers and communities across the country, delivering a ‘one-price-goes-anywhere’, universal postal service to more than 29 million addresses across the UK.   One of the UK’s leading companies, we’re undertaking one of the biggest industrial transformations in the UK in recent history.  Letter volumes are declining. So, we are focused on leveraging the increasing number of parcels being driven by the growth of the online shopping industry. We want to be more flexible and efficient and are employing our strong brand and a range of new products and services to achieve this.

We are an inclusive employer with equality, diversity and fairness at the heart of our values.  We welcome applications from individuals from all different backgrounds and are committed to promoting fair participation and equality of opportunity for all of our job applicants.

    Pay and Benefits   You will be paid weekly, plus overtime and shift allowance if applicable.   Salary:

£646.75 per week pro rata

  Hours of work: 

We are looking to offer Fixed Term  contracts for 6 months

We have Part Time roles available, ranging from 20 to 30 hour per week positions.

Working Monday to Friday, starting between 13:00 – 15:40 and finishing between 18:00 – 21:00. More information will be available at the interview. 

  Other benefits include:   •    Holiday entitlement starts at 22.5 days on entry rising with length of service (pro-rata) •    Contributory Pension Scheme •    Excellent career development opportunities •    Full uniform provided for contracts of longer than 3 months •    Excellent maternity / paternity leave policy. •    Cycle2work scheme •    Many varied corporate discounts e.g. lifestyle discounts to include high street vouchers. Travel & attraction discounts for family days out. Fashion, gifts and health & wellbeing to include discount on beauty products and gym membership  

What happens next?

After this stage, your application will be reviewed and if you are successful you will be invited to an assessment.   Please note, once our maximum number of applications has been reached this vacancy will close. 

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Trust is the foundation of Royal Mail / Parcelforce / RM Property and Facilities Solutions. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and what a career with us entails, building trust from the start of your journey with us. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we’ll provide your interview questions in advance, so you can have your best examples ready. 

Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing 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 when contacted.