Postperson with Driving

Royal Mail Group; Penrith; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal service provider is seeking a Delivery Postie in Penrith. This permanent role involves delivering letters and parcels while providing excellent customer service. Candidates should be upbeat, independent, and possess a full UK manual driving licence. The role includes competitive pay and benefits, as well as opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06

Paid overtime with enhanced rates

22.5 days holiday plus additional leave options

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Career development opportunities

24/7 access to wellbeing services

Various discounts for staff

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Happy to walk for long periods and work outside in any weather.
• Has a strong sense of community and takes pride in what you do.
• Must hold a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Deliver letters and parcels to customers on foot and by vehicle.
• Provide reliable, friendly customer service.
• Work across 5 days per week, including Sundays on a rota basis.

Skills

Upbeat, independent and self-motivated

Organised and punctual

Friendly and community-oriented

Ability to work outdoors in various weather

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 329365
Location: Penrith Delivery Office, CA11 7AA
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 30:00 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, working between 7.30 and 13.30

Overview

Due to operational demand, you will be required to work Sundays on a rota basis. 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. You could be part of delivering billions of items each year, coming rain or shine, and making a difference in your local community. This is a physical role that keeps you active and fit.

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

Responsibilities

Deliver letters and parcels to customers on foot and by vehicle as required, in accordance with Royal Mail standards. Provide reliable, friendly customer service while representing the local Royal Mail delivery office. Work across 5 days per week, including Sundays on a rota basis, within the stated hours.

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 £13.06ph (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.

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