Postperson with Driving

Royal Mail; Dumfries; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking energetic individuals to join their team as Delivery Posties. In this role, you will be the friendly face in the community, responsible for delivering mail and parcels to your local area. This position offers a chance to make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying the outdoors. With a competitive hourly rate, generous benefits, and opportunities for career development, this is more than just a job; it's a chance to be part of something meaningful. If you have a passion for service and a desire to connect with your community, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Guaranteed hourly rate

Paid overtime

22.5 days holiday

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Family friendly support

24/7 Wellbeing services

Various discounts

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Strong sense of community and pride in delivering great service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and parcels to the local community, rain or shine.
• Provide excellent customer service and engage with the community.

Skills

Customer Service

Self-Motivation

Organizational Skills

Community Engagement

Driving License (UK)

Job description

Delivery Postie with Driving

Job reference: 324423

Location: Dumfries Delivery Office, DG1 1AA

Job type: Permanent contract

Hours: 35 hours per week, working 5 days Wednesday to Sunday, working between 08:00 and 15:00

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 £12.54p/h (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours if part time)
• Paid overtime, with an enhanced rate of x1.25 for more than 40 hours a week
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to your working hours if part time) 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 are proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are firmly committed to inclusion and passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Please share the details within your application if required.

We are Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

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