Postperson with Driving

Royal Mail Group; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading postal service provider is looking for a Postperson in Gravesend. This permanent, part-time role requires delivering mail and providing great customer service within the community. Candidates should be self-motivated and enjoy working outdoors, with a full UK driving license. Competitive pay of £14.87 per hour plus benefits including holiday and pension scheme. Join us and make a difference in your community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid overtime

22.5 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Family-friendly support

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated and organized.
• Enjoy working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Have a strong sense of community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and packages to local communities.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain organisation of delivery routes.

Skills

Upbeat, independent and self-motivated

Organised and punctual

Provides great customer service

People-person and friendly

Happy walking for long periods and working outside

Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

Job description

Postperson with Driving
Job reference: 328260
Location: Gravesend Delivery Office, DA12 2AA
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 28 hours per week, working 4 days across Wednesday - Saturday, working either 08:00-15:00 or 11:00-18:00 or 14:00-21:00

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£14.87p/h (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours).
Paid overtime, with an enhanced rate of x1.25 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 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

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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Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/