Postperson with Driving

Royal Mail Group; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent postal service provider in York is seeking a dedicated Delivery Postie. This role involves delivering mail and parcels within the community, requiring excellent customer service and a strong sense of responsibility. Candidates should be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions and possess a valid UK driving license. The position offers an attractive hourly wage and growth opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06

Paid overtime

22.5 days holiday

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Family friendly support

24/7 wellbeing support

Discounts on travel and attractions

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Happy walking for long periods and working outside in any weather.
• Strong sense of community and pride in the job.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of mail and parcels in the local community.
• Work all year round, regardless of weather conditions.
• Maintain great customer service and relationship with community.

Skills

Upbeat

Independent

Organised

Customer service

People-person

Punctual

Driving license

Job description

Overview

Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 327661
Location: York Delivery Office, YO26 4ZZ
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 30:00 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, working between 09:00 and 15:00

Please note - due to operational requirements, you may be asked to work the late shift which is 14:00 - 20:00.

Due to operational demand, you will be required to work every other Sunday.

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

• A guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06 per hour (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 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
• Discounts including high street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, and savings on beauty products and gym membership
• Free stamps at Christmas

Please note: For candidate search purposes, roles offering between 35-40 hours per week are listed as full-time. However, any role under 40 hours per week will be classified as part-time in the employment contract.

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.

There is an Information Checklist and a Health Matrix that provide details of acceptable documents and health-related considerations.

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 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 the Royal Mail information page.