Postperson with Driving

TN United Kingdom; Shepton Mallet; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Delivery Postie, where you will play a vital role in connecting your community. This permanent position offers a competitive hourly rate, paid overtime, and a variety of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and career development. As a Postie, you will engage with customers, deliver mail, and represent the company with pride. Enjoy the flexibility of a 30-hour work week while making a meaningful impact in your local area. If you are organized, punctual, and passionate about service, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive.

Benefits

Paid Overtime

Company Pension Scheme

Paid Holidays

Full Uniform Provided

Family-Friendly Support

Wellbeing Services

Discounts on High Street Vouchers

Free Stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Upbeat, independent, and self-motivated with a strong sense of community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and parcels to the local community, rain or shine.
• Work on a rota basis, including one in five Sundays.

Skills

Customer Service

Time Management

Physical Stamina

Community Engagement

Job description

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Delivery Postie with Driving

Job reference: 324304
Location: Shepton Mallet Delivery Office, BA4 5BB
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 30:00 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, working between 08:00 and 14:00

You may be eligible for a Welcome Bonus of up to £1,500

Due to operational demand, you will be required to work one in five Sundays on a rota basis 12:00 to 18:00 from Wells Delivery Office, West St, Wells BA5 2AH

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 £12.54 per hour (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
• Opportunities 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 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 memberships
• Free stamps at Christmas

Time to apply

Ready to become a Postie and deliver for your local community? Hit the apply button now. If successful, you'll be invited to an interview. Please expect an update from our recruiters shortly.

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Payments are made in installments and subject to terms and conditions.

We are Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.

For more about Royal Mail Group and our values, visit: Royal Mail Group