Postperson with Driving - Oxford East Delivery Office OX4 6HA

Royal Mail Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national postal service is looking for Delivery Posties to join their team in Oxford. Responsibilities include delivering mail and parcels in all weather conditions and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have a full UK driving licence and a strong sense of community. This fixed-term role offers a competitive hourly rate and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid overtime

22.5 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Uniform provided

Wellbeing support services

Family-friendly policies

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Strong community sense and pride in delivering.
• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and parcels to the local community.
• Provide excellent customer service and support.
• Work flexible hours including weekends as required.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Driving skills

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 329601
Location: Oxford Delivery Office, OX4 6HA
Job type: Fixed Term contract
Hours: 40:00 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, working between 11:00 and 20:00

Due to operational demand, you will be required to work 1 in 4 Sundays on a rota basis.

About the role

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 £13.06p/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 - 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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