Postperson with Driving

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

Job summary

A leading postal service provider in Flixton is seeking a Postperson to deliver mail and parcels in the local community. The role requires an upbeat and self-motivated individual capable of working in all weather. Benefits include a competitive hourly rate of £13.06, paid overtime, and opportunities for career development. A full UK manual driving licence is required. This position offers a permanent contract with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Paid overtime with enhanced rate

22.5 days holiday

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly support

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Ability to walk for long periods in any weather.
• Possession of a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and parcels on foot and by vehicle in the local community.
• Work with a team to connect people and businesses.

Skills

Upbeat, independent and self-motivated

Organised and punctual

Customer service orientation

Good physical stamina

Strong sense of community

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Postperson with Driving – Royal Mail

Location: Urmston, Greater Manchester

Salary: £13.06 per hour

Type: Permanent

Hours: 30 hours per week, 5 days across Monday – Sunday, 08:00 – 15:00. Due to operational demand, you will be required to work on Sundays.

Job reference: 329164

Location: Urmston Delivery Office, M41 9AA

Job type: Permanent contract

Overview: A physical role delivering mail and parcels by foot and by vehicle in the local community. You will be part of a team delivering for customers in all weather, helping to connect people and businesses with the items they are waiting for.

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 offer competitive pay and benefits for a permanent role within our sector. Your benefits include:

• A guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06 p/h (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours)
• Paid overtime, with an enhanced rate of 1.25x for any hours over 40 per 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
• Opportunities to develop your career, including trainee manager roles and Apprenticeship Schemes
• Family-friendly support — enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
• Your Wellbeing — 24/7 free access to services and tools for physical and mental health, including financial and social support
• Discounts on high street vouchers, travel and attractions, 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, you will be invited to an interview; you can expect an update from a recruiter shortly.

Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. We especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.