Postperson with Driving

Royal Mail; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Career development opportunities (trafi

Apprentice Schemes

Wellbeing support

Discounts and perks

Free stamps at Christmas

Job summary

Royal Mail is hiring a Delivery Postie with Driving for the Birmingham Delivery Office. The role is a fixed-term contract, 35 hours per week, with shifts 07:00–15:00 across Monday to Sunday and weekends required.

You will deliver items, including election materials, while upholding Royal Mail standards and driving a UK license with up to six penalty points. Join a team that serves the local community, enjoys a strong welfare package, and offers opportunities for career development within the

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving licence with up to 6 penalty points.
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong customer service and community-facing skills.
• Comfortable walking long distances and working outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Deliver items on your route securely and on time.
• Handle and deliver election materials and sensitive items in line with Royal Mail standards.
• Represent Royal Mail with a friendly, professional demeanor in the community.

Skills

People skills

Organised

Punctual

Community-minded

Outdoor work

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Delivery Postie with Driving

Job reference: 336497

Location: Birmingham Delivery Office, B23 6QS

Job type: Fixed Term contract

Hours: 35:00 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, working between 07:00 and 15:00

Due to operational demand, you will be required to work weekends.

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 £13.68p/h (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours).
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to your working hours if below 37 hours a week).
• 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

Please note: For candidate search purposes, roles offering between 35- 37hours per week are listed as full-time. However, any role under 40 hours per week will be classified as part-time in the employment contract.

As a Postie, you’re expected to securely deliver all items on your route, including handling and delivering election materials and certain items (such as food products or alcohol) in line with Royal Mail business standards.

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.