Postperson with Driving

Royal Mail Group; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A major postal service provider in Felixstowe is seeking a Delivery Postie to join their team. This role involves delivering mail within the community, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring fitness through walking. The ideal candidate will have a full UK manual driving licence and a strong dedication to community engagement. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06

Paid overtime at an enhanced rate

22.5 days holiday

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Wellbeing support services

Discounts on various products and services

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Must be a people-person and a friendly face in the community.
• Must have a strong sense of community and take pride in your work.
• Must be comfortable working outside in any weather.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail in the local community.
• Work in various weather conditions and keep physically fit.
• Handle deliveries with care and respect for customers.

Skills

Upbeat, independent and self-motivated

Organised and punctual

Strong customer service skills

Ability to walk for long periods

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Overview

Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 329171
Location: Felixstowe Delivery Office, IP11 7AA
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 25 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, working between 09:00 and 14:00

Due to operational demand, you will be required to work Saturdays on rotation with 1 in 6 off, and Sundays will be from Ipswich Delivery Office IP11 1AA with 1 in 6 on.

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.

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 13.06 per hour (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours).
• Paid overtime, with an enhanced rate of 1.25 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 trainee manager roles and Apprentice Schemes
• Excellent family friendly support - enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
• Your Wellbeing - 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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