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Collections Driver
Role summary
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The Collections Driver is responsible for collecting mail and parcels from customers, post offices and business locations, completing delivery and collection rounds safely and on time, and maintaining accurate vehicle and shipment records. Candidates normally need a full UK driving licence, a safe driving history, good local-area knowledge, and the ability to meet Royal Mail vehicle and security requirements. The role requires physical fitness, reliability, punctuality and a customer-focused attitude, as well as the ability to work independently and in changing weather conditions. Flexibility may be required for early starts, weekends, bank holidays or seasonal peaks. Previous professional driving, courier or logistics experience is useful but may not be essential.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Warehouse, driver and operations jobs are below degree level and cannot be sponsored; only managers can, and logistics managers only while on the shortage list.
Before you apply: Driver jobs need a licence that counts in that country, and a foreign one may not carry over: Japan's truck-driver visa asks for a class 1 licence, Qatar residents sit a driving test, and Ireland's permit list asks for a CE or C1E truck licence or one it recognises.
Watch for: Logistics managers are on the interim shortage list today, but the July 2026 review did not recommend them from January 2027. Youth schemes are the usual way in for Canadians, Australians and Indians.
Official source: GOV.UK: Immigration Rules, Appendix Skilled Occupations. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Logistics jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee is yours (GBP 819; GBP 324 health and care) unless the employer pays; moving help varies |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Pay and overtime | Pay starts at the National Living Wage, GBP 12.71 an hour from 1 April 2026 (age 21 and over, by law) |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in the UK
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About Royal Mail Group
Royal Mail Group is one of the United Kingdom’s best-known postal and delivery organisations. Its operations include Royal Mail, which handles letters and parcels, and international parcel business through associated services. The company serves households, public bodies and businesses across the UK, supported by collection points, processing centres, delivery offices, vehicles and a large frontline workforce. Royal Mail plays an important role in connecting communities and delivering essential communications and online retail purchases. Employees typically work in a structured, operational environment where safety, security, reliability and customer service are important. Driver roles can provide practical experience in transport, logistics and parcel delivery, with opportunities to progress into other operational, supervisory or fleet-related positions. Pay, benefits and employment terms vary by role, contract and location, so applicants should confirm the details in the specific vacancy.