Postperson with Driving

Royal Mail Group; Sidmouth; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Royal Mail as a Delivery Postie and be a vital part of your community. This permanent role involves delivering mail and providing exceptional customer service while enjoying competitive pay and benefits. With opportunities for career development and a supportive work environment, this is your chance to make a difference.

Benefits

22.5 days holiday, increasing with length of service

Paid overtime at an enhanced rate

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Discounts on high street vouchers and gym memberships

Wellbeing services for physical and mental health support

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Holds a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Upbeat, independent, and self-motivated.
• Happy walking for long periods and working outside in any weather.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and packages to the local community.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Skills

Customer Service

Self-Motivation

Organizational Skills

Job description

Delivery Postie with Driving

Job reference: 325162

Location: Sidmouth Delivery Office, EX10 8TP

Job type: Permanent contract

Hours: 37 hours per week, working a 9 day fortnight between 07:00 and 18:00

Operational note: Due to operational demand, you will be required to work Sundays at Exeter Mail Centre - 1000 - 1700, once every 8 weeks

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.

About you

• Upbeat, independent, and self-motivated
• Organised, punctual, and ready to deliver great customer service
• 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
• Holds a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

What we do for you

We offer competitive pay and benefits for a permanent role, including:

• A guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54p/h (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours if part-time)
• Paid overtime at an enhanced rate of x1.25 for hours over 40 per week
• 22.5 days holiday, increasing with length of 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 support, including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Wellbeing services for physical and mental health support
• Discounts on high street vouchers, travel, attractions, beauty products, and gym memberships
• Free stamps at Christmas

Time to apply

Ready to become a Postie and deliver for your community? Click the apply button now. Successful applicants will be invited for an interview. Please ensure your contact details are up to date.

For application, please review the Information Checklist for acceptable documents and the Health Matrix for health-related considerations.

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