Postperson with Driving

Royal Mail Group; Peebles; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national delivery service in Peebles is seeking a Delivery Postie. The role involves delivering mail and packages while providing excellent customer service. Candidates should be self-motivated, enjoy outdoor work, and possess a full UK driving licence. This permanent position offers a guaranteed hourly rate, paid overtime, and various employee benefits, including a pension scheme and well-being support.

Benefits

Paid overtime

22.5 days holiday

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Wellbeing support services

Various discounts including gym membership

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Delivering mail and packages within the local community.
• Ensuring great customer service and engagement with local residents.

Skills

Upbeat and self-motivated

Organised and punctual

Customer service focused

Ability to work outdoors

Strong sense of community

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Overview

Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 328829
Location: Peebles Delivery Office, EH45 8AA
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 30.00 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, working between 10:00 and 16:00 or 13:00 and 19:00

Due to operational demand, you will be required to work weekends. Sunday shifts working between 09:00 and 15:00 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 offer

• 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.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please visit the Royal Mail or parent company information page.