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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, businesses and other collection points, then transporting them safely to the appropriate Royal Mail processing site. Requirements typically include a valid UK driving licence, safe and responsible driving, good customer service skills, physical fitness, reliability and the ability to work flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings or weekends. Candidates are expected to follow delivery and vehicle-safety procedures, complete collection records accurately, work independently and meet operational time targets. Previous commercial driving, courier or logistics experience is useful but may not always be essential, as training is generally provided.
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
Who can work there by passport, what a job usually includes, and island life.
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 delivery services through its wider group activities. The company serves households, businesses and public-sector customers across the UK, supported by a large network of post offices, processing centres, delivery offices, vehicles and employees. Royal Mail plays an important role in connecting communities and supporting e-commerce through parcel delivery. Employees commonly work in operational, driving, sorting, engineering, customer service and corporate roles. The organisation places strong emphasis on safety, reliable service, teamwork and meeting customer expectations. Working conditions can be fast-paced and physically active, particularly during busy seasonal periods such as Christmas.