Postperson with Driving

Royal Mail Group; Ross-on-Wye; On-site; GBP 13,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal service organization is hiring a Delivery Postie in Ross-on-Wye. You'll deliver mail and packages, provide friendly service, and maintain a positive community presence. A full UK driving licence is required, and the role offers guaranteed hourly pay and benefits including holiday and pension. Join us to contribute to your local community!

Benefits

Guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54

Paid overtime

22.5 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

24/7 Wellbeing support

Various discounts

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Independent, self-motivated and customer-focused.
• Ability to walk long distances in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and packages on a designated route.
• Provide excellent customer service in the community.
• Adhere to health and safety and security procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Physical fitness

Driving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Overview

Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 324616
Location: Ross On Wye Delivery Office, HR9 5BW
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 30:00 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, working between 08:00 and 16:00

Due to operational demand, you will be required to work weekends with one in three 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and packages on a designated route, primarily on foot and by van where applicable.
• Provide excellent customer service by being a friendly, visible presence in the community.
• Work outdoors in all weather and keep yourself physically active.
• Maintain a current, compliant driving license for driving duties.
• Adhere to health and safety and security procedures while delivering.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• 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.
• Strong sense of community and pride in what you do.

What we do for you

• A guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54 per hour (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours if part time).
• Paid overtime, with an enhanced rate of 1.25x for more than 40 hours a week.
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to your working hours if part time) with 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, 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.

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 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 official site.