Postperson with Driving

Royal Mail Group; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national postal service in Shaftesbury is seeking a Delivery Postie with Driving responsibilities. The role includes delivering mail and providing excellent customer service in various weather conditions. Candidates must have a full UK driving licence and will work on a rota with some Sunday shifts. Join to make a difference in your community, with competitive pay and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay of £12.54 per hour

Paid overtime for hours over 40 per week

22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service

Company pension scheme

Free access to wellbeing services

Discounts on various products and services

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Happy walking for long periods and working outside in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and packages within the local community.
• Provide great customer service with an upbeat attitude.
• Work according to a rota basis requiring Sunday shifts.

Skills

Upbeat and independent

Organised and punctual

Strong sense of community

Good customer service

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 326560
Location: Shaftesbury Delivery Office, SP7 8PL
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 37:00 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, working between 07.49 and 16.00

Due to operational demand, you will be required to work 2 in 4 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.

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

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 £12.54p/h (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours if part time)
Paid overtime, with an enhanced rate of x1.25 for more than 40 hours a week
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to your working hours if part time) 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

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 note the Information Checklist lists the acceptable documents, and the Health Matrix provides details of health-related elements you may need to consider. 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 welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, 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 our official site.