Community jobs in United States

Job reference: 322950

Location: Lerwick Delivery Office, ZE1 0AA

Job type: Permanent contract

Hours: 40 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, between 08:45 and 17:45

*You may be entitled to a £1500 Welcome bonus

There has never been a more exciting time to join us! We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future, and now is the perfect time to become part of this journey.

Each year, we make billions of deliveries, come rain or shine. We deliver for everyone—from exam results and tax returns to wedding invites and online purchases. You could be part of this vital service, delivering trust and community connection right to people's doorsteps. It's a physical job that keeps you fit, and it allows you to make a real difference in your local community.

• Upbeat, independent, and self-motivated
• Organised, punctual, and committed to excellent customer service
• A friendly, people-oriented individual who enjoys working in the community
• Comfortable walking for long periods and working outdoors in various weather conditions
• Possesses a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

We value our employees and offer competitive pay and benefits for a permanent role, including:

• A guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54 (paid monthly and adjusted for part-time hours)
• Overtime pay at x1.25 for hours exceeding 40 per week
• 22.5 days holiday, increasing with service, with options to buy extra leave
• Full uniform provided
• Company pension scheme with competitive contributions
• Opportunities for career development, including trainee manager roles and apprenticeships
• Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Wellbeing support services available 24/7
• Discounts on high street vouchers, travel, attractions, beauty products, and gym memberships
• Free Christmas stamps

Ready to become a Postie? Click the apply button now. Successful applicants will be invited for an interview. Please ensure your contact details are current when you apply.

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Royal Mail is committed to diversity and inclusion, supporting flexible adjustments during the application process, and welcoming applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.

For more about Royal Mail Group and our values, visit: Royal Mail Group.