Postperson with Driving

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

Job summary

A leading postal service in the UK is seeking a Delivery Postie with Driving in Wincanton. This full-time role involves delivering mail and parcels throughout the community, providing excellent customer service. You must possess a strong sense of community, a full UK driving licence, and be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Benefits include competitive salary and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and paid overtime

22.5 days paid holiday

Company pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Family friendly support

Access to wellbeing services

Various discounts and free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Upbeat, independent and self-motivated personality.
• Organised and punctual with customer service skills.
• Ability to walk for long periods and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and parcels within the community.
• Work flexible hours including occasional Sundays.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Upbeat, independent and self-motivated

Organised and punctual

Customer service skills

Ability to work outside in any weather

Strong sense of community

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Delivery Postie with Driving

Royal Mail

• Location: Wincanton, Somerset
• Salary: £13.06 per hour
• Type: Permanent
• Hours: Full-time
• Posted: 1 day ago

Delivery Postie with Driving

Job reference: 330326

Location: Wincanton Delivery Office, BA9 9ZZ

Job type: Permanent contract

Hours: 37.00 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, working between 08:09 and 15:54. Due to operational demand, you will be required to work occasional Sundays on a rota basis between 11:30 and 19:30 from Yeovil Delivery Office.

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

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.

Hours: 37.00 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, working between 08:09 and 15:54. Due to operational demand, you will be required to work occasional Sundays on a rota basis between 11:30 and 19:30 from Yeovil Delivery Office. 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, 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