Postperson with Driving

Royal Mail Group; Blandford Forum; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Delivery Postie to join their team in Blandford Forum. This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a vital service that connects communities, delivering everything from important documents to personal packages. With a competitive hourly rate and a range of benefits including career development opportunities and family-friendly support, this position promises to be rewarding both personally and professionally. If you're self-motivated, organized, and have a passion for serving your community, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Guaranteed hourly rate

Overtime pay

22.5 days holiday

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Family-friendly support

Wellbeing services

Discounts on vouchers and memberships

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving license with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Strong sense of community and pride in your work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and packages to the community, ensuring excellent customer service.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions and walk long distances.

Skills

Customer Service

Self-Motivation

Organizational Skills

Driving License

Community Engagement

Job description

Delivery Postie with Driving

Job reference: 324060

Location: Blandford Forum Delivery Office, DT11 7DN

Job type: Permanent contract

Hours: 30:00 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, between 08:00 and 14:00 or 11:00 and 17:00

Additional requirements: Due to operational demand, you will be required to work two in four Sundays on a rota basis, from 08:00 to 14:00.

Join Our Team

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 be part of that journey.

We make billions of deliveries each year, come rain or shine. We deliver everything from exam results and tax returns to wedding invites and online purchases. Be part of the fabric of the nation, bringing trust to the doorstep as a Postie, delivering for your community because you care about the people.

About You

• Upbeat, independent, and self-motivated
• Organised, punctual, and committed to excellent customer service
• Friendly and approachable, a true people-person
• Comfortable walking long distances and working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Strong sense of community and pride in your work
• Full UK manual driving license with no more than 6 penalty points

What We Offer

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

• Guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54 (paid monthly, adjusted for part-time hours)
• Overtime paid at x1.25 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 for physical and mental health, available 24/7
• Various discounts on high street vouchers, travel, attractions, beauty products, and gym memberships
• Free stamps at Christmas

Application Process

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

For more information, please review the Royal Mail Group website and the provided documentation, including the Information Checklist and Health Matrix.

Royal Mail values diversity and inclusion, supporting adjustments during the application process, and is proud to be a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.