RMSS - Relay Driver Southampton

Location: RMSS Southampton

Contract Type: Zero-hours (Annual Leave reserve covering various shifts)

Working Pattern: Various

Agency: Angard Staffing - Royal Mail's internal staffing agency

Job Purpose

As a Relay Driver, you will be responsible for the safe and timely delivery and collection of high-value goods to various businesses and warehouses on a designated route. Working as part of the Angard Staffing team, you will operate a 3.5-ton van, representing Royal Mail with professionalism and reliability at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled deliveries and collections of high-value items across the assigned route.
• Drive and operate a 3.5-ton vehicle safely and in line with Royal Mail standards.
• Ensure all goods are handled securely and appropriately.
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries and collections as required.
• Follow all site, road, and safety compliance procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service to business clients and warehouse teams.
• Work collaboratively as part of the Angard Staffing workforce.

Essential Requirements

• A valid manual UK driving licence with 6 points or fewer.
• Ability to work various shifts between Monday to Saturday.
• Good geographical awareness and safe driving skills.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a strong attention to detail.

Pre-Employment Checks

• Right to Work check (UK)
• DVLA licence check
• Credit check
• Criminal Record Check (Basic DBS)
• Police Clearance Certificate (overseas criminal record check) if required. (Note: if you have not been a resident in the UK continuously for the past 5 years, you will need to provide a Police Clearance Certificate from the country you were residing in.)

Pay Rates

Pay is shift-dependent. Please note current vacancies are for Annual Leave reserve covering various shifts.

• Early Shift (Start & Finish between 05:31-19:59): £15.39 per hour (Sunday: £22.14 per hour)
• Late Shift (Finish between 21:40-01:59): £16.93 per hour (Sunday: £23.68 per hour)
• Night Shift (Three hours across 23:00-05:00): £18.30 per hour (Sunday: £25.05 per hour)