Postperson with Driving

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

Job summary

A leading postal service provider is seeking a Delivery Postie to join their team in Kidlington. This permanent role involves delivering mail for the local community in various weather conditions. The ideal candidate is upbeat, organised, and has a valid UK driving licence. Benefits include a competitive hourly rate, paid overtime, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06

Paid overtime

22.5 days of holiday

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly support

Wellbeing services

Various discounts

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Upbeat, independent and self-motivated.
• Organised, punctual and ready to deliver great customer service.
• Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail in the local community.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through friendly service.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Community engagement

Job description

Overview

Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 325094
Location: Kidlington Delivery Office, OX5 2DW
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 40 hours per week, 5 days across Monday - Sunday, 08:00 to 16:30 (variable)

Note: Due to operational demand, you will be required to work 1 Sunday in 6 either at Kidlington or Oxford.

About the role

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, we show up. For every person, from every walk of life, we deliver. You could be part of it — part of the fabric of the nation, bringing trust to the doorstep as a Postie, delivering for your local community.

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

• A guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06 per hour (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 working hours if below 40 hours) with 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 trainee manager roles and Apprentice Schemes
• Excellent family-friendly support — enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
• Your Wellbeing — 24/7 free access to services and tools to support 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: Roles offering between 35-40 hours per week are listed as full-time for candidate search purposes. Any role under 40 hours per week will be classified as part-time in the 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 an interview, and you will receive an update from a recruiter 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 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 an inclusive recruitment process and will discuss any adjustments needed during the hiring process with your recruiter.

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