Postperson with Driving

Royal Mail Group; Stroud; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major postal service in Stroud is seeking a Delivery Postie with a valid UK driving license. In this physical role, you will deliver mail to your local community and provide outstanding customer service. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, flexible hours, and a range of benefits including holiday pay and career development opportunities. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, organized, and enjoy working outdoors.

Benefits

Guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06

Paid overtime

22.5 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Family friendly support

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and organised individual.
• Strong sense of community.
• Happy to work outside in any weather.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail to the local community.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain a physical fitness through work.

Skills

Upbeat, independent and self-motivated

Organised and punctual

Great customer service

Friendly face in the community

Walking for long periods

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Overview

Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 325500
Location: Stroud Delivery Office, GL6 6PZ
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 32.50 hours per week, 6 days across Monday - Sunday, 07:00 to 16:00 with a rota­tional day off.

You may be entitled to a welcome bonus of £1500*.

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
• 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:

• Guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06 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
• Lots of opportunity 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 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; please expect an update from one of our recruiters shortly.

Please note: information checks and health-related elements will be considered as part of the process. The Information Checklist lists acceptable documents and the Health Matrix provides details of health-related elements you may need to consider.

Please 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.

*Payments made in installments and subject to terms and conditions

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please visit the Royal Mail general information page.