Delivery Operative Driver (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; Full time

Job summary

JR United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Delivery Operative Driver to join their team with Royal Mail Group. This permanent position offers competitive pay and benefits, emphasizing community engagement and customer service. If you're someone who enjoys being outside and making a difference, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid overtime

22.5 days holiday plus options to buy extra leave

Full uniform provided

Pension scheme with competitive contributions

Family friendly support programs

24/7 wellbeing support services

Discounts on high street vouchers and memberships

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Upbeat, independent and self-motivated.
• Strong sense of community and pride in work.
• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail as a part of the community-focused role.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Contribute to a great customer experience through positivity and engagement.

Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Community Engagement

Job description

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Client:

Royal Mail Group

Location:

edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 323609
Location: Newtownards Delivery Office, BT23 4AA
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 35:00 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, working between 07:00 and 16:00

Due to operational demand, you may be required to work Sundays on a rota basis.

There has never been a more exciting time to join us! We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future and now is a perfect time to join us on that journey.

Each year, we make billions of deliveries possible. Whatever the weather, come rain or shine, we show up. Because for us, it’s personal. For every person, from every walk of life, we deliver. From exam results and tax returns, to wedding invites or online purchases. You could be part of it. Part of the fabric of the nation, bringing trust to the doorstep. A Postie. Delivering for your local community, because you care about the people. The excited faces that open front doors and the small businesses run from bedrooms. It’s a physical job – but it keeps you fit. Interested? Join us and make a difference to the place you call home.

A bit about you

• Upbeat, independent and self-motivated
• Organised, punctual and ready to deliver great customer service
• Think of yourself as a people-person and a friendly face in the community
• Happy walking for long periods and working outside in any weather
• Has a strong sense of community and takes pride in what you do
• Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

What we do for you

To deliver on our ambition we want the best and that’s why we’re delighted to offer competitive pay and benefits for a permanent role within our sector. For bringing your best and serving our customers with pride, you can expect to receive:

• A guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54p/h(paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours if part time)
• Paid overtime, with an enhanced rate of x1.25 for more than 40 hours a week
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to your working hours if part time) and the option to buy extra leave each year
• Full uniform provided
• Company pension scheme with competitive contribution rates
• Lots of opportunity to develop a career, including our trainee manager roles and Apprentice Schemes
• Excellent family friendly support - enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
• Your Wellbeing - you and your family have 24/7 free access to services and tools to help support your physical and mental health, including financial and social support and advice
• Various discounts including high street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, and savings on beauty products and gym membership
• Free stamps at Christmas

Time to apply

Ready to become a Postie and deliver for the people in your local community? Hit the apply button now. If your application is successful, the first step will be to invite you to an interview, so please expect an update from one of our recruiters shortly.

Please click here, which will take you to the Information Checklist which lists the acceptable documents. In addition, please also view the Health Matrix, as this provides details of health-related elements you may need to consider.

Please ensure your contact details are up to date when submitting your application.

Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/