Collections Driver in Leeds

Job Details

Job Reference: 340862

Location: Leeds Delivery Office, LS10 1AZ

Job type: Fixed Term contract 6 months

Hours: 20 hours per week, working 5 days across Mon‑Sun, between 11:00 and 19:00

Overview

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, delivering to every person from every walk of life. As a Collection and Network Driver you will bring trust to the doorstep, delivering more than just letters and parcels – you deliver for the people.

Responsibilities

Your duties will include:

• Driving and delivering mail safely and efficiently.
• Checking post-boxes and visiting post offices as required.
• Visiting business customers at prearranged times to collect mail.
• Dropping off collected mail at processing centres.
• Sorting mailbags and ensuring each piece reaches the correct destination at the correct time.
• Collecting and delivering election materials and certain mandatory items, such as food products or alcohol, in line with Royal Mail business standards.

Qualifications

• Upbeat, independent and self‑motivated.
• Consider yourself a people‑person.
• Enjoy walking for long periods and being outdoors in any weather.
• Strong sense of community and pride in your work.
• Looking for a role with flexible shift patterns.
• Held a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

Benefits

• Guaranteed hourly rate of £13.68p/h (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours).
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to working hours if below 37 hours per week).
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Opportunities for career development.
• Full uniform provided for contracts 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.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

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.