Job Description:
Join one of Royal Mail’s best-kept secrets — Royal Mail Relay — and become part of a trusted logistics network that supports government, healthcare, finance, and retail organizations across the UK.
We’re now hiring Collection & Delivery Drivers in Exeter for evening and overnight shifts. If you enjoy being on the road, delivering excellent service, and working independently, this role could be the perfect fit.
Key Responsibilities:
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Use route-planning technology to plan your daily multi-drop delivery route
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Collect and deliver parcels, pouches, and tote boxes to customers across designated routes
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Ensure all items are scanned in/out to support full tracking visibility
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Maintain security protocols as keyholder for some delivery locations
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Provide outstanding customer service while adhering to tight delivery windows
Requirements:
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Full UK manual driving licence (for up to 3.5-tonne vehicles) with no more than 6 penalty points
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Experience in multi-drop delivery preferred (training provided for new drivers)
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Able to lift and deliver items up to 30kg
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Comfortable driving long distances and working night hours
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Excellent customer service and communication skills
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Must pass Right to Work, criminal record, and financial security checks
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Willing to work paid overtime when required (including Saturdays)
What’s in it for you?
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£12.54 per hour, paid monthly
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Paid overtime opportunities to increase earnings
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22.5 days paid holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
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Exclusive employee discounts on shopping, tech, family days, gym memberships, and more
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Excellent company-matched pension scheme
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Career development opportunities with the UK’s largest delivery company
About Royal Mail Relay:
Royal Mail Relay operates a high-security, customer-focused delivery network serving over 100 client contracts across the UK. With over 10 million miles driven annually, our drivers play a crucial role in mission-critical deliveries — particularly in the healthcare and government sectors. We operate to high vetting standards and are often trusted keyholders for our clients’ sites.
Additional Information:
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This is a high-security role. If successful at interview, candidates will undergo extensive background checks, including financial security screening.
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Bankruptcy, CCJs, or IVAs in the past 6 years will result in ineligibility for this position (though other roles within Royal Mail may still be available).
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As a Gold Armed Forces Covenant signatory, we actively welcome applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses.
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