Postperson with Driving

Royal Mail Group; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Royal Mail as a Delivery Postie and be part of a vital service to your community. This permanent role involves delivering mail and parcels, offering a competitive salary, guaranteed hours, and various employee benefits including career development opportunities and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54

Paid overtime at x1.25

22.5 days holiday, increasing with service

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly benefits

Wellbeing support services

Discounts on high street vouchers

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Upbeat, independent, and self-motivated.
• Comfortable walking for long periods and working outdoors.
• Possess a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and parcels in all weather conditions.
• Provide excellent customer service to the community.
• Work flexible hours, including weekends on a rota basis.

Skills

Customer Service

Independence

Organizational Skills

Physical Fitness

Job description

Delivery Postie with Driving

Job reference: 323679

Location: Saffron Walden Delivery Office, CB10 1AS

Job type: Permanent contract

Hours: 40 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, between 07:44 and 16:04

Note: Due to operational demand, you will be required to work two in four 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, 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 with pride. It's a physical job that keeps you fit, and offers a chance to make a difference in your local area.

About you

• Upbeat, independent, and self-motivated
• Organised, punctual, and committed to great customer service
• A friendly, community-oriented people-person
• Comfortable walking for long periods and working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Possess 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)
• 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 such as enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Wellbeing support services available 24/7
• 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 shortly. Please ensure your contact details are up to date when applying.

For more information, please review the Royal Mail Group website.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and supporting our employees, including those from military backgrounds. We support adjustments during the application process and welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.