Postperson with Driving

Royal Mail Group; Prestonpans; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Delivery Postie in Prestonpans, where you will play a crucial role in delivering mail and parcels to your community. This permanent position offers a guaranteed hourly rate and various benefits, including career development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54

Overtime pay at x1.25

22.5 days holiday

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Family-friendly benefits

Wellbeing support

Discounts on high street vouchers

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Holder of a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and parcels in all weather conditions.
• Work Sundays on a rota basis at Musselburgh Delivery Office.

Skills

Organised

Customer-focused

Self-motivated

Community-oriented

Job description

Delivery Postie with Driving

Job reference: 324115

Location: Prestonpans Delivery Office, EH32 9AA

Job type: Permanent contract

Hours: 30 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, between 09:45 and 15:45 or 13:00 and 19:00

Additional requirements: Due to operational demand, you will be required to work Sundays on a rota basis from 10:00 to 16:00 at Musselburgh Delivery Office, 41 High Street, Musselburgh, EH21 7AA

Join us!

There has never been a more exciting time to join Royal Mail! We are reinventing ourselves for the future, and now is the perfect time to be part of 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, bringing trust to the doorstep and making a difference in your community.

About you

• Upbeat, independent, and self-motivated
• Organised, punctual, and customer-focused
• A friendly, community-oriented people person
• Comfortable walking long distances and working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Proud of your community and your work
• Holder of a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

What we offer

• Guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54 (paid monthly, adjusted for part-time hours)
• Overtime pay 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
• Career development opportunities, including trainee manager roles and apprenticeships
• Family-friendly benefits such as enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Wellbeing support including mental and physical health resources
• Discounts on high street vouchers, travel, attractions, beauty products, and gym memberships
• Free stamps at Christmas

Application process

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

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Our commitments

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