Postperson with Driving - Includes a potential welcome bonus (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Royal Mail Group as a Postperson with Driving, an integral part of the community in Gloucester. This permanent role offers a competitive hourly rate, a potential welcome bonus, and various employee benefits, including career development opportunities. Ideal for upbeat individuals who enjoy working outdoors and engaging with the community.

Benefits

22.5 days of paid holiday

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

24/7 well-being services

Various discounts

Qualifications

• Upbeat, independent and self-motivated.
• Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Strong sense of community and takes pride in work.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and packages to local communities.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Engage with customers and provide excellent service.

Skills

Customer Service

Community Engagement

Self-motivation

Punctuality

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Postperson with Driving - Includes a potential welcome bonus (Hiring Immediately), gloucester

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Client:

Royal Mail Group

Location:

gloucester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

07.07.2025

Expiry Date:

21.08.2025

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Job Description:

Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 325407
Location: YateDelivery Office, BS37 4DG
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 30:00 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, working between 08:00 and 15:00

A further discussion about the shifts will be discussed at interview

Due to operational demand, you will be required to work 1 in 3 Sundays from Patchway Delivery Office hours of 1000-1600

You may be entitled to a welcome bonus of £1500*.

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 £12.54p/h (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours if part time)
• Paid overtime, with an enhanced rate of x1.25 for more than 40 hours a week
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to your working hours if part time) 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 click here, which will take you to the Information Checklist which lists the acceptable documents. In addition, please also view the Health Matrix, as this provides details of health-related elements you may need to consider.

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.

*Payments made in installments and subject to terms and conditions

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