Postperson with Driving

Royal Mail Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Delivery Postie, responsible for delivering mail in the local community. Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay at £12.54 per hour, and numerous benefits including a £1,500 welcome bonus and opportunities for career development. Embrace a physically engaging role that makes a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Paid overtime with enhanced rates

22.5 days holiday and options to buy extra leave

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Family friendly support

24/7 wellbeing services for employees

Discounts on various services and products

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Upbeat, independent and self-motivated attitude.
• Strong sense of community and pride in work.
• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Delivering parcels and letters, engaging with the community.
• Working various shift patterns, including Sundays.
• Maintaining excellent customer service while adhering to schedules.

Skills

Customer Service

Organization

Independence

Physical Fitness

Community Engagement

Job description

Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 323122
Location: Maidstone Delivery Office, ME15 9EE
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 30:00 or 35:00 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, working between 07:00 and 15:00or11:00 and 20:00- there are several shift patterns available and contracted hours will be 30 or 35 to be discussed at interview.

Due to operational demand, you will be required to work approximately 2 Sundays a month.

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 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£12.54p/h(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) 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.

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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 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.

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