Postman/Postwoman

Royal Mail Group; Loughton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal service provider is seeking a Delivery Postie to join their team in Loughton. This role involves delivering mail and packages while providing excellent customer service. Candidates should be self-motivated, organized, and fit for a physical job. You will have a guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06 and various employment benefits including paid overtime and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Paid overtime

22.5 days holiday

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Wellbeing support services

Various discounts

Qualifications

• Must possess a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Must be upbeat, independent, and self-motivated.
• Ability to work outdoors in any weather is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and packages to local communities.
• Maintain a high level of customer service.
• Work 30 hours per week across various shifts.

Skills

Customer service

Self-motivation

Community engagement

Punctuality

Physical fitness

Job description

Overview

Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 329873
Location: Delivery Office, IG10 3UF
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 30 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, between 08:45 - 14:45 and 14:00 - 20:00. Due to operational demand, you will be required to work weekends.

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. 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 is 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

• A guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06 per hour (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours).
• Paid overtime, with an enhanced rate of x1.25 for any hours worked over 40 hours a week.
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to your working hours if below 40 hours a week) 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 trainee manager roles and Apprentice Schemes
• Excellent family friendly support - enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
• Your Wellbeing - 24/7 free access to services and tools to support 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

Please note: Roles offering between 35-40 hours per week are listed as full-time for candidate search purposes. However, any role under 40 hours per week will be classified as part-time in the employment contract.

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, you will be invited to an interview, and you can expect an update from a recruiter shortly.

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 and especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners. 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 consult the organisation's information resources described in the original posting.