Postperson with Driving

Royal Mail; Blyth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A national postal service provider is looking for a Delivery Postie with Driving to serve the Blyth community. This role involves delivering mail in all weather conditions, providing excellent customer service, and requires a full UK manual driving licence. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive work culture while making a difference in your local area.

Benefits

Guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54

Paid overtime at enhanced rates

22.5 days holiday with options to buy more

Company pension scheme

Full uniform provided

Various discounts and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Be able to work in all weather and deliver great customer service.
• Have a strong sense of community and independence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail to the local community.
• Handle parcels and letters efficiently.
• Maintain a positive interaction with customers.

Skills

Upbeat and self-motivated

Organised and punctual

Customer service skills

Ability to walk for long periods

Strong sense of community

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Overview

Royal Mail

• Location: Blyth Delivery Office, NE24 1AA
• Job title: Delivery Postie with Driving
• Job reference: 329117
• Hours: 27.5 hours per week, 5 days across Monday - Sunday, working between 10:00 - 15:00 and 14:00 - 20:00
• Job type: Permanent contract

Due to operational demand, you may be required to work Sunday from the Morpeth Delivery Office (NE61 1AA).

About the role

A Postie. Delivering for your local community, because you care about the people. It’s a physical job – but it keeps you fit. You will be part of the Royal Mail network delivering across the local area and serving customers in all weather.

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 £12.54p/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

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.

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. 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.