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Van Delivery Driver

Pertemps Maidstone
Posted a day ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Chatham, Kent ME4 6BZ

Salary

£13.37 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Royal Mail is seeking professional Delivery Drivers to support their operations due to increased demand.
  • Candidates will be responsible for sorting and delivering mail and parcels using a company van or on foot, with shifts lasting between 6 to 8 hours.
  • Applicants must have previous experience in a delivery driving role and possess a full UK manual driving license with a maximum of 6 penalty points.
  • The position requires working Monday to Saturday, with flexibility in hours, and candidates should be fit and enjoy working outdoors.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, but specific figures were not mentioned in the job description.
The Royal Mail is a much-loved brand, providing postal delivery services to 64 million people all around the UK.

Due to an increase in demand, Pertemps are working in partnership with the Royal Mail to source professional Delivery Drivers to support with their busy operation.

This is your opportunity to have a real impact, in the heart of your community!

About the role:

You'll start your day in the local delivery office, sorting and gathering the mail needed for your route.
Your role can involve delivering parcels using a company van or postal routes on foot. You will be using a hand-held computer device (detailing your route and tracking your mail) and then deliver the mail and parcels to your local community. Shift lengths vary between 6 - 8 hours per day.

Shift Times: 13:00 to 19:30 / Monday to Saturday working (must be available everyday)

About You:

The ideal candidate for this role will be upbeat, self-motivated, and happy to work alone as well as part of a team. You will be helpful and approachable displaying a strong sense of community, as you get to know the people you meet on your round.
Royal Mail deliver parcels whatever the weather, so you will enjoy working outdoors and due to the amount of walking required you will need to be relatively fit and healthy.
You will be smartly presented, always acting in a professional and courteous manner.
You must be able to commit to working Monday to Saturday each week, whilst being flexible with your hours.

Previous Experience:

Previous experience in a delivery driving role coupled with a customer facing attitude is required for this role.
You will be required to complete a full DBS security check prior to commencing work.

Driving Requirements:

A full UK manual driving licence (in your current UK address)
Maximum 6 penalty points
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept IN/DD/DR/CD endorsements

To apply, please forward your CV to (url removed) stating reference Royal Mail or click apply NOW!

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