Jobs at Royal Mail in United Kingdom

Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 324650
Location: Didcot Delivery Office, OX11 8ZZ
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 40:00 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Saturday, working between 8:00 and 18:00.

Sunday working between 09:00 and 17:00

Due to operational demand, you will be required to work five in six Sundays with 2 days off on a rotational basis.

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 £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
• Opportunities 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 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 memberships
• Free stamps at Christmas

Time to apply

Ready to become a Postie and deliver for your community? Hit the apply button now. If successful, you'll be invited to an interview. Please expect an update from our recruiters shortly.

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Royal Mail values diversity and inclusion, supporting belonging and a positive work environment. We support adjustments during the application process. Please share your needs within your application.

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