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Collection and Delivery Driver, Tonbridge, TN9 1YQ
Role summary
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The Collection and Delivery Driver will collect, transport and deliver letters and parcels safely and on time across the Tonbridge area. The role involves driving a Royal Mail vehicle, loading and unloading items, following delivery procedures, completing collection rounds and providing polite customer service in all weather conditions. Candidates are expected to hold a full, valid UK driving licence, demonstrate safe and responsible driving, have good local-area knowledge, and be reliable, physically capable and comfortable working independently. Flexibility is important, as shifts may include early starts, weekends and busy seasonal periods. Previous delivery or customer-service experience is useful but may not be essential, provided the candidate has a positive attitude and can meet Royal Mail’s safety and operational standards.
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.
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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 main operations include Royal Mail, which delivers letters and parcels throughout the UK, and international and logistics services supporting businesses and consumers. The company operates a large network of delivery offices, sorting centres, vehicles and post offices, serving urban, rural and business customers. Employees work in a wide range of areas, including delivery, transport, engineering, technology, customer service, operations and management. Royal Mail places strong emphasis on safety, reliable service, teamwork and customer care. Delivery employees are central to the organisation’s daily work, helping connect communities and businesses while handling significant seasonal demand, particularly around Christmas and major shopping periods.