Active Local Courier - Outdoor Deliveries, Weekend Rotas

Royal Mail Group; Rainham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday

Career development

Excellent pension and wellbeing

Family-friendly policies

MyBundle+ discounts

Free stamps at Christmas

Job summary

Royal Mail Group in Rainham is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) on a fixed term 10 month contract. You will sort letters and parcels, deliver by van and on foot around the local area, and work a rotating shift including weekends.

You must have a full manual UK driving licence (max 6 points) and be physically fit to walk long distances. A driving assessment is required, and overtime is available in a fast-paced outdoor role delivering letters and parcels to the community.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points)
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van and pass driving assessment
• Physically fit and able to walk long distances, climb stairs/hills, and lift/carry 10kg+ mailbags
• Reliable and self-motivated
• Strong organisation and resilience in a busy environment
• Customer-focused and delivering great service
• Comfortable working outdoors and independently

Responsibilities

• Sort letters and parcels at the delivery office
• Deliver post by van and on foot in your local area
• Build relationships with customers
• Work outdoors in all weathers
• Deliver more than mail: exam results, cards, business orders

Skills

Driving licence (UK)

Physical fitness

Customer focus

Independence

Organisation

Resilience

Reliability

Job description

Royal Mail Group in Rainham is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) on a fixed term 10 month contract. You will sort letters and parcels, deliver by van and on foot around the local area, and work a rotating shift including weekends.

You must have a full manual UK driving licence (max 6 points) and be physically fit to walk long distances. A driving assessment is required, and overtime is available in a fast-paced outdoor role delivering letters and parcels to the community.