Postperson with Driving

Royal mail; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Royal Mail is looking for passionate individuals to join as Delivery Posties, delivering parcels and letters around the community. The role provides flexible and competitive hours with benefits such as paid overtime, holiday leave, and opportunities for career development within Royal Mail. The ideal candidate is independent, self-motivated, enjoys working outside, and must have a valid driving licence.

Benefits

Welcome Bonus of up to £1,500

Paid overtime with enhanced rate

22.5 days holiday off

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Possess a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Upbeat, independent, and self-motivated.
• Happy walking for long periods and working outside in any weather.

Responsibilities

• Deliver parcels and letters to local communities.
• Work varied shifts across Monday to Sunday.
• Ensure excellent customer service at each delivery.

Skills

Customer Service

Punctuality

Independence

Organisational Skills

Physical Fitness

Communication

Job description

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Delivery Postie with Driving

Job reference: 323905

Location: Cranleigh Delivery Office, GU6 8AA

Job type: Permanent contract

Hours: 37 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, between 07:00 and 14:30

Please note: When working on a Sunday, this will be from Guildford Delivery Office (GU1 1AA).

*You may be eligible for a Welcome Bonus of up to £1,500*

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. 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 and 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, which is 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:

• A guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54 per hour (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours if part-time)
• Paid overtime, with an enhanced rate of x1.25 for more than 40 hours a week
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to your working hours if part-time), with the option to buy extra leave each year
• Full uniform provided
• Company pension scheme with competitive contribution rates
• Opportunities to develop a career, including trainee manager roles and Apprenticeship Schemes
• Family-friendly support: enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave, and shared parental leave
• Your Wellbeing: 24/7 free access to services supporting physical and mental health, including financial and social support
• Various discounts, including high street vouchers, travel, attraction discounts, and savings on beauty products and gym memberships
• Free stamps at Christmas

Time to apply

Ready to become a Postie and deliver for your community? Hit the apply button now. Successful applicants will be invited for an interview; expect an update from our recruiters shortly.

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* Payments are made in installments and subject to terms and conditions.

We are Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, welcoming applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.

For more about Royal Mail Group and our values, visit: Royal Mail Group