Postperson with Driving

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

Job summary

A leading postal service provider in Tamworth is seeking a Delivery Postie to join their team. This role involves delivering mail and packages in the local community, with flexible hours including weekends. Candidates must possess a full UK driving licence and excellent customer service skills. The position offers a guaranteed hourly rate and various employee benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for those passionate about community service.

Benefits

Guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54

Paid overtime

22.5 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly support

Free access to wellbeing services

Various discounts and savings

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail on foot and by vehicle in the local community.
• Work flexible hours, including weekends.
• Maintain a positive and friendly demeanor with customers.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Flexibility

Communication

Physical fitness

Job description

Overview

Delivery Postie with Driving — Job reference: 325440. Location: Tamworth Delivery Office, B77 2BP (Based in TAMWORTH Office). Job type: Permanent contract. Hours: 30 hours per week, 5 days across Monday–Sunday, between 8:00am and 2:00pm for 10 of the vacancies; 30 hours per week, 5 days across Monday–Sunday, between 2:00pm and 8:00pm for 5 of the vacancies.

Due to operational demand, you will be required to work weekends, with five in six Sundays on a rota basis. Majority of work at Tamworth; you may be asked to cover Birmingham Central and Sutton Coldfield. Flexibility required to cover high volumes / annual leave. Roles to be discussed in detail if you are successfully invited to interview.

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. 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 — Delivering for your local community, because you care about the people. It’s a physical job, but it keeps you fit.

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

• 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
• 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, you will be invited to an interview; 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 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 an inclusive recruitment process. If you require 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: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/