Postperson with Driving

Royal Mail; Newport Pagnell; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major postal service provider in Newport Pagnell is seeking a Delivery Postperson to efficiently deliver mail and parcels. Ideal candidates are customer-oriented and physically able to handle outdoor work. A full UK driving license is required. Competitive pay of £13.06 per hour with additional benefits like paid overtime and support for mental health.

Benefits

Paid overtime at an enhanced rate

22.5 days holiday

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Family friendly support

Wellbeing services

Various discounts

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and parcels on foot and by vehicle.
• Provide excellent customer service in the community.
• Adhere to assigned routes and schedules.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Ability to work outdoors

Driving skills

Job description

Overview

Royal Mail

Location: Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire; Newport Pagnell Delivery Office, MK16 9BF

Salary: £13.06 per hour

Type: Permanent

Hours: 30 hours per week, 6 days across Monday - Saturday, working between 08:30 or 15:00 and 13:00 or 20:00. Due to operational demand, you will be required to work on Sundays.

Delivery Postperson with Driving

Job reference: 329250

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and parcels on foot and by vehicle within your local area, following Royal Mail procedures and customer service standards.
• Adhere to assigned routes and schedules; start and finish times may vary by day.
• Provide excellent customer service, representing Royal Mail in the community.
• Maintain accuracy in deliveries and handling of mail items, including any required safety protocols.

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 £13.06p/h (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 your working hours if below 40 hours a week) 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

Please note: For candidate search purposes, roles offering between 35-40 hours per week are listed as full-time. However, any role under 40 hours per week will be classified as part-time in the employment 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 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.