Postperson with Driving

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

Job summary

A prominent postal service provider in Ilford is hiring a Delivery Postie with Driving responsibilities. The role offers a guaranteed hourly rate of £15.50, requires a full UK driving licence, and involves delivering mail while providing top-notch customer service in the community. Candidates should be self-motivated and ready to work flexibly, including weekends. Comprehensive benefits including holiday, pension scheme, and opportunities for career development are provided.

Benefits

Paid overtime

22.5 days holiday

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Family friendly support

Free access to wellbeing services

Discounts on high street vouchers, travel, and gym membership

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Upbeat, independent and self-motivated individual.
• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and packages within the community.
• Provide exceptional customer service as the friendly face of Royal Mail.
• Work flexible hours including weekends as required.

Skills

Customer service

Punctuality

Driving

Independence

Community engagement

Job description

Delivery Postie with Driving

Job reference: 332460

Location: Ilford Delivery Office, IG1 1BX

Job type: Permanent contract

Hours: 30.0 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, between 09:00 - 15:00 and 15:00 - 21:00

Weekend work: Work weekends due to operational demand.

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A bit about you

• Upbeat, independent and self‑motivated
• Organised, punctual and ready to deliver great customer service
• People‑person and friendly face in the community
• Happy walking long periods and working outside in any weather
• Strong sense of community and takes pride in what you do
• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

What we do for you

Guaranteed hourly rate: £15.50 per hour (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours).

Paid overtime: Enhanced rate of 1.25 for any hours worked over 40 hours a week.

Holiday: 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.

Uniform: Full uniform provided.

Pension scheme: Company pension scheme with competitive contribution rates.

Career development: Lots of opportunity to develop a career, including our trainee manager roles and Apprentice Schemes.

Family friendly support: Enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave.

Wellbeing: 24/7 free access to services and tools to support physical and mental health.

Discounts: Various discounts including high street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, and savings on beauty products and gym membership.

Free stamps at Christmas.

Please note

Roles offering between 35-40 hours per week are listed as full‑time. 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 expect an update from one of our recruiters shortly.

Inclusivity and adjustments

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.