Postperson with Driving

Royal mail; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal service provider is seeking a Delivery Postie for the Whitehaven area. In this role, you will deliver mail in all weather while providing great customer service. Ideal candidates will be upbeat, independent, and able to work outdoors for long periods. A valid UK manual driving license is required. This position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06

Paid overtime

22.5 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Career development opportunities

24/7 wellbeing support

Various employee discounts

Full uniform provided

Qualifications

• Ability to walk long periods in all weather conditions.
• Valid UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail to the local community.
• Maintain great customer service.

Skills

Upbeat and independent

Organised and punctual

Strong community sense

Valid UK manual driving licence

Customer service focus

Job description

Delivery Postie with Driving

Royal Mail

Location: Whitehaven Delivery Office, CA28 7AA

Job reference: 327560

Job type: Permanent contract

Hours: 20 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, working between 15:00 and 19:00. Due to operational demand, you will be required to work weekends.

This is a physical role that involves walking in all weather and delivering mail to the local community.

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

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.

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.