Postperson with Driving

Royal Mail; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 13,671; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06

Paid overtime at enhanced rates

22.5 days holiday

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly support

24/7 wellbeing services

Various discounts

Free stamps at Christmas

Job summary

A leading postal service provider in Oswestry seeks a Postperson with Driving. This role involves delivering mail and parcels while providing great customer service to the local community. Ideal candidates are upbeat, organised, and possess a full UK manual driving licence. The position offers a guaranteed hourly rate, paid overtime, and various benefits including holiday and pension schemes.

Qualifications

• Upbeat, independent, and self-motivated.
• Organised, punctual, and ready to deliver great customer service.
• A people-person and friendly face in the community.
• Happy to work outdoors in any weather conditions.
• Possess a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and parcels to the local community.
• Support the operational demands of the role on weekends.
• Maintain a strong sense of community and pride in the work.

Skills

Upbeat and self-motivated

Organised and punctual

Good customer service

Friendly and community-oriented

Able to work outdoors in all weather

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Postperson with Driving

Apply for the Postperson with Driving role at Royal Mail.

• Job reference: 332777
• Location: Oswestry Delivery Office, SY10 8GP
• Job type: Permanent contract
• Hours: 35 hours per week, 5 days a week, Monday to Sunday, 08:00‑15:00
• Weekend work: Required due to operational demand

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. We deliver for every person, from exam results and tax returns to wedding invites and online purchases. A Postie delivers for your local community and helps keep people connected.

A Bit About You

• Upbeat, independent and self‑motivated
• Organised, punctual and ready to deliver great customer service
• A people‑person and friendly face in the community
• Happy walking long periods and working outside in any weather
• Strong sense of community and pride in the work
• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

What We Do For You

• Guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06 per hour (paid monthly and adjusted to working hours)
• Paid overtime, enhanced rate x1.25 for any hours worked over 40 per week
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted for part‑time if below 40 hrs)
• Full uniform provided
• Company pension scheme with competitive contributions
• Career development opportunities: trainee manager roles and apprentice schemes
• Family‑friendly support: enhanced maternity and paternity pay, adoption leave, shared parental leave
• Wellbeing: 24/7 free access to services and tools for physical and mental health, financial and social support
• Various discounts: high‑street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, savings on beauty products and gym memberships
• Free stamps at Christmas

Please note: For candidate search purposes, roles offering 35‑40 hours/week are listed as full‑time. Any role under 40 hours/week is classified as part‑time in the employment contract.

Time to Apply

Ready to become a Postie and deliver for your local community? Hit the apply button now. If your application is successful the first step will be an invitation to interview, and you should expect an update from a recruiter shortly.

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Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing diverse communities. 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. If you require adjustments to support you during the hiring process, discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.

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