Postperson

Royal Mail; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal service provider in Walton-on-Thames is seeking a dedicated Delivery Postie with Driving. This role requires a self-motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys working outdoors, and possesses a full UK manual driving license. The position offers a guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06, opportunities for career growth, and various benefits including paid overtime and employee discounts. If you are looking to contribute positively to your community, apply now and join the team.

Benefits

Paid overtime

22.5 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Free stamps at Christmas

Wellbeing services and support

Career development opportunities

Various discounts

Qualifications

• Must be independent, self-motivated, and organized.
• Requires a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Ability to walk for long periods and work outside in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and parcels in your local community.
• Provide great customer service and be a friendly face.
• Work flexible hours, including weekends.

Skills

Customer service

Independence

Organized

Ability to work outdoors

Driving (manual license)

Job description

Delivery Postie with Driving – Royal Mail

Royal Mail is something special, a well‑loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

Job reference: 333876
Location: Walton On Thames Delivery Office, KT12 1LN
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 30:00 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7 days across Monday to Sunday, working between 08:30 and 19:00, supporting 2 shifts, either 08:30‑15:00 Deliveries or 13:00‑19:00 Parcel support. Due to operational demand, you will be required to work one in three Sundays, working between 10:00 and 16:00.

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 £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
• Wellbeing: 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

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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Inclusion and Equality Commitments

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. For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please visit https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/.