Postperson with Driving

Royal Mail Group; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Delivery Postie with a full UK manual driving licence to support the local community. The role offers competitive pay at £13.06 per hour, benefits including paid overtime and a company pension scheme, and opportunities for career development. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, punctual, and ready to deliver exceptional customer service. The job entails working outdoors across various weather conditions, helping to connect the community while staying fit.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid overtime

22.5 days holiday (increasing with service)

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

24/7 wellbeing support

Various discounts

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Happy working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Organised and punctual with a strong sense of community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and packages to local community.
• Provide excellent customer service as a friendly face in the community.
• Maintain organization and punctuality during delivery.

Skills

Customer service

Self-motivation

Punctuality

Community engagement

Ability to work outdoors

Driving

Job description

Delivery Postie with Driving

Job reference: 328089

Location: Bridgwater Delivery Office, TA6 3XX

Job type: Permanent contract

Hours: 34:00 hours per week, working 4 days across Wednesday – Saturday, working between 10:00 and 18:30

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.

Every 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 £13.06p/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 visit us at internationaldistributionsservices.com