Postperson with Driving

Royal Mail; Prestonpans; On-site; GBP 1,799,145; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06

Paid overtime

22.5 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Full uniform provided

Wellbeing support

Various discounts

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading postal service provider in Prestonpans is seeking a Delivery Postie with Driving responsibilities. The role requires delivering parcels and letters in all weather conditions, while exhibiting strong customer service skills. Candidates must hold a full UK manual driving licence and be adaptable to various shift timings. This position offers competitive pay and various employee benefits, making it an exciting opportunity to join a community-focused team.

Qualifications

• Strong sense of community and pride in service.
• Full flexibility for morning or afternoon shift.
• Must have a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Deliver items to customers and businesses.
• Drive a Royal Mail vehicle to ensure deliveries.
• Work in varying weather conditions.

Skills

Upbeat and independent

Organised and punctual

People-person

Ability to work in all weather

Community-oriented

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Overview

Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 328672
Location: Prestonpans Delivery Office, EH32 9AA
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 30:00 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, working between 10:30am and 19:30am

Due to operational needs, you will be required to work either a morning shift (10:30 AM – 4:30 PM) or an afternoon shift (1:30 PM – 7:30 PM). Full flexibility is essential for this role. There has never been a more exciting time to join us as we reinvent Royal Mail for the future.

Responsibilities

As a Delivery Postie with Driving you will be responsible for delivering items to customers and local businesses, while also driving a Royal Mail vehicle where required. You will deliver in all weather conditions and ensure parcels and letters reach customers promptly and safely.

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

• 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 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 physical and mental health
• Various discounts including high street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, and savings on beauty products and gym membership
• Free stamps at Christmas

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. The recruiter will contact you with next steps.

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Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. We particularly encourage applications from the Armed Forces community. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.

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