Postperson

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

Job summary

A national postal service is seeking a Delivery Postie to join their Medway Valley team. In this permanent position, you will deliver mail while interacting positively with the local community. The role requires a full UK manual driving license, a commitment to customer service, and the ability to work in various weather conditions. Benefits include a guaranteed competitive hourly rate, paid overtime, and comprehensive wellbeing support. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated and community-oriented.

Benefits

Guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06

Paid overtime with enhanced rate

22.5 days holiday per year

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

24/7 wellbeing support services

Various employee discounts

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated and organized.
• Strong customer service skills required.
• A full UK manual driving license with no more than 6 penalty points is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail in a timely manner with care.
• Interact with the community positively.
• Maintain organization and punctuality.

Skills

Upbeat, independent and self-motivated

Customer service oriented

Punctual and organized

Strong sense of community

Ability to walk long periods

Full UK manual driving license

Job description

Delivery Postie with Driving

Job reference: 334817
Location: Medway Valley Delivery Office, ME6 5GP
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 30:00 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday – Sunday, working between 07:45 and 15:15

Flexibility will be required outside of these times during Peak times.

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 £13.06p/h (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours).
• Paid overtime, with an enhanced rate of x1.25 for any hours worked over 40 hours a week.
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to your working hours if below 40 hours a week) 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

Please note: For candidate search purposes, roles offering between 35‑40 hours per week are listed as full‑time. However, any role under 40 hours per week will be classified as part‑time in the employment contract.

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.

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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.

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