Postperson with Driving

Royal Mail Group; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Delivery Postie and play a vital role in your local community. This permanent position offers a competitive hourly rate, paid overtime, and numerous benefits, including career development opportunities and family-friendly support. As a Postie, you'll enjoy the physical aspects of the job while delivering essential items to people from all walks of life. Embrace the chance to make a difference, stay active, and be part of a team that values trust and community. If you're ready to contribute to a vital service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Overtime

22.5 Days Holiday

Full Uniform Provided

Company Pension Scheme

Career Development Opportunities

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Wellbeing Support

Various Discounts

Free Stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving license with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Upbeat, independent, and self-motivated with great customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and parcels to the local community.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, maintaining high service standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Physical Fitness

People Skills

Driving License

Job description

Delivery Postie with Driving

Job reference: 323425

Location: Eastleigh Delivery Office, SO50 4NT

Job type: Permanent contract

Hours: 40 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Saturday with 1 rolling day off and Sunday as a set day off, working between 08:00 and 16:40.

Due to operational demand, you will be required to work Saturdays.

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 £12.54 per hour (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
• Opportunities to develop your career, including trainee manager roles and Apprentice Schemes
• Family-friendly support - enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave, and shared parental leave
• Wellbeing support - 24/7 free access to services and tools for physical and mental health, including financial and social support
• Various discounts including high street vouchers, travel, attraction discounts, and savings on beauty products and gym memberships
• Free stamps at Christmas

Time to apply

Ready to become a Postie and deliver for your local community? Hit the apply button now. If successful, you'll be invited to an interview. Expect an update from our recruiters shortly.

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