Postperson with Driving

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Delivery Postie, where you’ll play a crucial role in your community by delivering mail and parcels. This permanent position offers a competitive hourly rate, opportunities for career development, and a range of family-friendly benefits. You’ll enjoy a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion, ensuring your contributions make a real difference. If you’re self-motivated and have a passion for customer service, this is the perfect opportunity to be part of a team that keeps the nation connected.

Benefits

Guaranteed hourly rate

Paid overtime

22.5 days holiday

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Family-friendly benefits

Wellbeing support

Discounts on vouchers and memberships

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Strong sense of community pride and commitment to excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and parcels to the community, rain or shine.
• Work outdoors and walk long distances as part of the job.

Skills

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Physical Fitness

Driving License

Job description

Delivery Postie with Driving

Job reference: 323447

Location: Penicuik Delivery Office, EH26 8AA

Job type: Permanent contract

Hours: 35 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, between 09:00 and 16:00

You may be eligible for a Welcome Bonus of up to £1500

Due to operational demand, you will be required to work one in four Sundays on a rota basis, 09:00 to 18:00, from Dalkeith Delivery Office, 10A Eskbank Road, Dalkeith, EH22 1AA

There has never been a more exciting time to join us! We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future, and now is the perfect time to join us on that journey.

Each year, we make billions of deliveries, come rain or shine. We deliver everything from exam results and tax returns to wedding invites and online purchases. Join us and be part of the fabric of the nation, delivering for your community. It’s a physical job that keeps you fit and allows you to make a difference.

A bit about you

• Upbeat, independent, and self-motivated
• Organised, punctual, and committed to excellent customer service
• A friendly, community-oriented people-person
• Comfortable walking long distances and working outdoors in any weather
• Strong sense of community pride
• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

What we do for you

We offer competitive pay and benefits for a permanent role, including:

• Guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54 (paid monthly, adjusted for part-time hours)
• Paid overtime at x1.25 for hours over 40 per week
• 22.5 days holiday, increasing with service, with options to buy extra leave
• Full uniform provided
• Company pension scheme with competitive contributions
• Opportunities for career development, including trainee manager roles and apprenticeships
• Family-friendly benefits: enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Wellbeing support: 24/7 access to health and financial support services
• Discounts on high street vouchers, travel, attractions, beauty products, and gym memberships
• Free stamps at Christmas

Time to apply

If you're ready to become a Postie and deliver for your community, hit the apply button now. Successful applicants will be invited for an interview. Please ensure your contact details are current when submitting your application.

For more information, please review the Information Checklist and the Health Matrix.

Royal Mail values diversity and inclusion, supporting adjustments during the application process. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners. For more about us, visit our website.