Postperson with Driving

Royal Mail Group; Peebles; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Delivery Postie in Peebles, where you'll play a vital role in delivering mail to your community. This permanent position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career development. If you're self-motivated and enjoy working outdoors, apply now to make a difference in your local area!

Benefits

Paid overtime at 1.25x for hours over 40 per week

22.5 days holiday, increasing with service

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly support

Wellbeing services

Various discounts

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Upbeat, independent, and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Deliver for the local community, maintaining excellent customer service.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Skills

Customer Service

Organisational Skills

Independence

Community Engagement

Job description

Delivery Postie with Driving

Job reference: 323456

Location: Peebles Delivery Office, EH45 8AA

Job type: Permanent contract

Hours: 30 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, between 10:30 and 16:30 or 13:00 and 19:00

Operational requirement: You will be required to work two in four Sundays on a rota basis, from 08:00 to 14:00 or 13:00 to 19:00.

There has never been a more exciting time to join us! We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future, and now is the 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. We deliver for every person, from every walk of life, whether it's exam results, tax returns, wedding invites, or online purchases. Be part of it. Be part of the fabric of the nation, bringing trust to the doorstep. As a Postie, you'll deliver for your local community because you care about the people. It's a physical job, but it keeps you fit. Interested? Join us and make a difference in the place you call home.

About you

• Upbeat, independent, and self-motivated
• Organised, punctual, and ready to deliver excellent customer service
• A people-person and a friendly face in the community
• Happy to walk for long periods and work outside in any weather
• Strong sense of community and pride in your work
• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

What we offer

We want the best for our team, which is why we offer competitive pay and benefits for a permanent role. You can expect:

• A guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54 (paid monthly and adjusted for part-time hours)
• Paid overtime at 1.25x for hours over 40 per week
• 22.5 days holiday, increasing with service, with options to buy extra leave
• Full uniform provided
• Company pension scheme with competitive contributions
• Opportunities for career development, including trainee manager roles and apprenticeships
• Family-friendly support, including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Wellbeing services and tools for physical and mental health support
• Various discounts on high street vouchers, travel, attractions, beauty products, and gym memberships
• Free stamps at Christmas

How to apply

Ready to become a Postie and deliver for your community? Click the apply button now. Successful applicants will be invited to an interview. Please ensure your contact details are up to date.

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Royal Mail values diversity and inclusion and supports adjustments during the application process. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.

For more about Royal Mail Group and our values, visit: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/