Postperson with Driving

Royal Mail Group; Blaydon on Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A national postal service provider in Blaydon is seeking a Delivery Postie with Driving responsibilities. The role involves physical activity and customer service as you deliver mail and parcels. Ideal candidates are self-motivated and possess a full UK manual driving licence. The company offers a competitive hourly rate, paid overtime, and various benefits to support staff well-being and development.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Paid overtime

22.5 days holiday

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Wellbeing support services

Various discounts

Qualifications

• Upbeat, independent and self-motivated.
• Organised, punctual and ready to deliver great customer service.
• Happy walking for long periods and working outside in any weather.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and parcels to the local community.
• Work efficiently under varying weather conditions.

Skills

Customer service

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Community engagement

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 330070
Location: Blaydon Delivery Office, NE21 5DD
Job type: Fixed Term contract (6 Months)
Hours: 30:00 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, working between 07:00-15:00 and 14:00-20:00

Due to operational demand, you may be required to work at Valley Delivery Office (NE11 0UE) on Sundays

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. 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 £13.06 p/h (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 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 35-40 hours 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.

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, the first step will be to invite you to an interview, so please expect an update from one of our recruiters shortly.

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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.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionservices.com/en/about-us/