Postperson with Driving

Royal Mail Group; Castleford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Royal Mail as a Delivery Postie with Driving, where you'll play a vital role in delivering mail and parcels to your local 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 community.

Benefits

Paid overtime

22.5 days holiday

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Career development opportunities

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, self-motivated, and organised.
• Ability to work outside in any weather.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and parcels to the local community.
• Maintain a high standard of customer service.
• Work independently and manage time effectively.

Skills

Customer Service

Independence

Punctuality

Community Engagement

Job description

Delivery Postie with Driving

Job reference: 323275
Location: Whitwood Delivery Office, WF10 5QA
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 30 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, with shifts between 7:55 and 15:00. Note: other start and finish times, e.g., 9:00 - 16:00, are also available.

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. As a Postie, you'll be delivering for your local community because you care about the people—the excited faces opening 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
• People-person and a friendly face in the community
• Happy walking for long periods and working 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 do for you

To support our ambition, we offer competitive pay and benefits for a permanent role, including:

• A guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54 (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours if part-time)
• Paid overtime with an enhanced rate of 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

Time to apply

Ready to become a Postie and deliver for your community? Click the apply button now. Successful applicants will be invited for an interview. Expect an update from our recruiters soon.

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