Postperson with Driving

None; Ilfracombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading delivery service as a Delivery Postie in Ilfracombe. This permanent role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career development. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, customer-focused, and enjoy working outdoors.

Benefits

Guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54

Paid overtime at 1.25x for hours over 40

22.5 days holiday, increasing with service

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Family-friendly benefits

Wellbeing support services

Discounts on high street vouchers

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Comfortable walking long distances and working outdoors in any weather.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a variety of items in all weather conditions.
• Work one in four Sundays on a rota basis.

Skills

Customer Service

Organisational Skills

Independence

Physical Fitness

Job description

Delivery Postie with Driving

Job reference: 325079

Location: Ilfracombe Delivery Office, EX34 8PL

Job type: Permanent contract

Hours: 30 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, between 08:20 and 16:00 or 12:00 and 19:00

Additional Requirements: Due to operational demand, you will be required to work one in four Sundays on a rota basis, from 09:00 to 17:00, at Barnstaple Delivery Office, Malletts Lane, Barnstaple, EX32 8XX.

There has never been a more exciting time to join us! We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future, and now is the perfect time to join us on that journey.

Each year, we make billions of deliveries in all weather conditions. We deliver a variety of items, from exam results and tax returns to wedding invitations and online purchases. Join us and be part of delivering trust to the doorstep and supporting your community. It’s a physical job that keeps you fit and allows you to make a difference locally.

About You

• Upbeat, independent, and self-motivated
• Organised, punctual, and committed to excellent customer service
• A friendly, community-oriented people-person
• Comfortable walking long distances and working outdoors in any weather
• Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

What We Offer

We offer competitive pay and benefits for a permanent role, including:

• A guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54 (paid monthly, adjusted for part-time hours)
• Paid overtime at 1.25x for hours over 40 per week
• 22.5 days holiday, increasing with service, with options to buy extra leave
• Full uniform provided
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for career development, including trainee manager roles and apprenticeships
• Family-friendly benefits, including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Wellbeing support services for physical and mental health
• Discounts on high street vouchers, travel, attractions, beauty products, and gym memberships
• Free stamps at Christmas

Application Process

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Royal Mail values diversity and inclusion and is committed to supporting all applicants, including those requiring adjustments during the application process. We are also proud to support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.

For more about Royal Mail Group and our values, visit our website.