Postperson with Driving

TN United Kingdom; Peebles; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading delivery service as a Postie in Peebles, where you will play a crucial role in your community by delivering mail and parcels. This permanent position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career development. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, organized, and enjoy working outdoors. With a focus on customer service and community engagement, you'll be part of a team that values trust and reliability.

Benefits

Paid Overtime

22.5 Days Holiday

Full Uniform Provided

Company Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Support

Various Discounts

Free Stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Happy walking for long periods and working outside in any weather.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and parcels to the local community.
• Work two Sundays in four on a rota basis.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Independence

Community Engagement

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Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 323456
Location: Peebles Delivery Office, EH45 8AA
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 30 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, working between 10:30 and 16:30 or 13:00 and 19:00

Due to operational demand, you will be required to work two in four Sundays on a rota basis 08:00 and 14:00 or 13:00 and 19:00.

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 opportunities 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 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 memberships
• Free stamps at Christmas

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 interview. Please expect an update from our recruiters shortly.

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We are Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome 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