Postperson with Driving

Royal Mail Group; Colchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their delivery team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with the community while delivering essential items, from letters to packages. As a key player in ensuring timely deliveries, you will enjoy a supportive work environment with numerous benefits, including competitive pay, career development opportunities, and a focus on wellbeing. If you are self-motivated and enjoy working outdoors, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that values diversity and inclusion while making a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Paid Overtime

22.5 Days Holiday

Full Uniform Provided

Company Pension Scheme

Career Development Opportunities

Family-Friendly Support

Wellbeing Services

Discounts on High Street Vouchers

Free Stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Must be upbeat, independent, and self-motivated.
• Comfortable walking long distances and working outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and parcels to the community.
• Work efficiently while maintaining excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Self-Motivation

Driving License

Job description

Delivery Postie with Driving

Job reference: 324679

Location: Colchester Delivery Office, CO7 0AA

Job type: Fixed Term 12-month contract

Hours: 25 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday with 2 rolling days off, working between 07:30 and 15:30

Note: Due to operational demand, you will be required to work weekends and support surrounding delivery offices.

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 the perfect time to join us on that journey.

Each year, we make billions of deliveries, come rain or shine. We deliver everything from exam results and tax returns to wedding invites and online purchases. Be part of it—delivering for your community, bringing trust to the doorstep, and making a difference.

About You

• Upbeat, independent, and self-motivated
• Organized, punctual, and committed to excellent customer service
• A friendly, community-oriented people-person
• Comfortable walking long distances and working outdoors in any weather
• Possess a full UK manual driving license with no more than 6 penalty points

What We Offer

We offer competitive pay and benefits for a permanent role, including:

• Guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54 (paid monthly, adjusted if part-time)
• Paid overtime 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
• 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 support
• Discounts on high street vouchers, travel, attractions, beauty products, and gym memberships
• Free stamps at Christmas

Application Process

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

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Royal Mail values diversity and inclusion, supporting belonging and a positive work environment. We support adjustments during the application process and welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.

For more about us, visit: Royal Mail Group.