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Collections Driver
Role summary
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The Collections Driver role involves collecting mail and parcels from business customers, post offices and other collection points, then transporting them safely to the correct Royal Mail processing location. Candidates typically need a full UK driving licence, a safe and responsible driving record, good knowledge of local roads and the ability to work independently. Physical fitness may be required for loading and unloading cages, bags and parcels. Royal Mail expects dependable attendance, punctuality, strong customer-service skills and a professional manner when representing the company. The role may include early starts, late finishes, weekend work and changing weather conditions. Applicants must follow transport, security, health and safety procedures and be comfortable using basic handheld technology and completing collection records.
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 delivery and logistics organisations. Its principal businesses include Royal Mail, which delivers letters and parcels across the UK, and international parcel operator GLS. The group serves households, businesses and public-sector customers through an extensive network of sorting centres, delivery offices, vehicles and post offices. Royal Mail plays an important role in connecting communities, particularly through its universal postal service obligations. Employees work across collection, processing, transport, delivery, customer service, technology and corporate functions. The company places strong emphasis on safety, operational reliability, customer service and responsible working practices. Roles can offer structured training, employee benefits and opportunities to progress into supervisory, transport, operational or specialist positions, although duties and terms vary by contract and work location.