Parcel Delivery Driver

Overview

Join Royal Mail as a Parcel Delivery Driver based at Crawley Delivery Office (RH10 1AA) on a permanent contract. This full-time role involves working 37 hours weekly, spread over five days from Monday to Sunday, typically between 10:20 and 19:00. Weekend shifts on Saturday and Sunday are required as per a local rota due to operational needs.

Role Responsibilities

As part of a multi drop driver team, you will be responsible for prepping your delivery van and workload each day, using route-planning technology to ensure parcels reach customers accurately and promptly. Your work is vital in brightening customers' days by delivering far more than just parcels — you deliver an exceptional experience. Secure and handle all items en route, including election materials and specified products like food and alcohol, abiding by Royal Mail’s business standards.

Candidate Profile

• Positive, self-driven individual capable of working independently
• Well-organised and punctual with proactive initiative
• Dedicated to providing excellent customer service
• Comfortable engaging with customers as a brand ambassador
• Willing to work afternoon and early evening shifts
• Enjoys a multi drop delivery role across the assigned area throughout the week
• Holds a valid full UK manual driving licence with no more than six penalty points

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive guaranteed hourly pay at 3.68, paid monthly and adjusted to actual hours worked
• 22.5 days annual leave, increasing with length of service (pro-rated if under 37 hours/week)
• Uniform supplied by the company
• Participation in a company pension scheme with competitive contributions
• Career development prospects including trainee manager positions and apprenticeship schemes
• Comprehensive family-friendly policies such as enhanced maternity pay, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Access to 24/7 wellbeing services supporting physical, mental, financial, and social health for you and your family
• Discounts on high street vouchers, travel, attractions, beauty products, and gym memberships
• Complimentary Christmas stamps

Additional Information

Roles with 35-37 weekly hours are considered full-time, while those below 37 hours are part-time on contract. Royal Mail is an inclusive employer welcoming diverse candidates and offers recruitment adjustments if needed. As a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, applications from armed forces community members are especially encouraged.

Please maintain current contact details for the recruitment process and be prepared for an interview if shortlisted. Before applying, review the Information Checklist for acceptable identification and the Health Matrix outlining health considerations.

Location

Crawley Delivery Office, RH10 1AA, Crawley, England, United Kingdom.