Postperson with Driving

Royal mail; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal service provider in the UK is seeking a Postperson with Driving duties. You will deliver parcels and letters while engaging with your local community. The role requires a full UK manual driving licence and involves working in different weather conditions. This permanent position offers a competitive hourly wage, paid overtime, and several employee benefits including a company pension scheme and family-friendly support.

Benefits

Paid overtime at enhanced rates

22.5 days holiday plus options to buy extra leave

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

24/7 access to wellbeing services

Discounts on high street vouchers and more

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Happy walking for long periods and working outside in any weather.
• Has a strong sense of community and takes pride in what you do.
• Must have no more than 6 penalty points on driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail in various weather conditions.
• Work 40 hours a week, including Sundays on a rota basis.
• Engage with the local community and provide excellent service.

Skills

Upbeat, independent and self‑motivated

Organised, punctual

Friendly customer service

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Postperson with Driving

Company: Royal Mail

Location: Epping, Essex, United Kingdom

Date Posted: 2025-11-19T07:18:04Z

Valid Through: 2026-02-17T07:18:04Z

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Salary: 13.06-13.06 GBP per HOUR

Description

Delivery Postie with Driving. Job reference: 325821. Location: Epping Delivery Office, CM16 4AA. Job type: Permanent contract. Hours: 40:00 hours per week, working days across Monday - Sunday, working between 06:00 - 14:00 and 10:00 - 18:00. Due to operational demand, you will be required to work 5 in 7 Sundays on a rota basis. Sundays will be working from Harlow Delivery Office.

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 £13.06 per hour (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours if part time)
• Paid overtime, with an enhanced rate of 1.25× for more than 40 hours a week
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to your working hours if part time) 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

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.

Please ensure your contact details are up to date when submitting your application.

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.