Postperson with Driving - Harehill Delivery Office - (LS8 5RA)

Royal mail; Leeds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national postal service in the UK seeks a Delivery Postie to provide mail delivery services to the community. The role demands a commitment to customer service and physical endurance. Applicants should possess a full UK manual driving license and be ready to work flexible hours, including weekends. Competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career development are offered. Join now to make a difference in your local community.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid overtime

22.5 days holiday

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Family friendly support

24/7 wellbeing services

Various discounts

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Upbeat, independent, and self-motivated individual.
• Willingness to walk for long periods and work outside in any weather.
• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and packages to local community.
• Provide great customer service while engaging with community members.
• Work flexible hours including weekends as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Punctuality

Self-motivation

Community engagement

Job description

Delivery Postie with Driving

Job reference : 327659

Location : Harehills Delivery Office, LS8 5RA

Job type : Permanent contract

Hours : 30 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, working between 8:00-14:00 and 11:00-17:00

Due to operational demand, you will be required to work weekends.

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. Every year, we make billions of deliveries possible. Whatever the weather, rain or shine, we show up. For us, it’s personal. From exam results and tax returns to wedding invites and online purchases, you could be part of it. A Postie delivers for your local community, caring about the people you serve. It’s a physical job – but it keeps you fit. 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

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.

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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 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.

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