Postperson with Driving

Postperson with Driving

Company: Royal Mail Location: Tiverton Delivery Office, EX16 6BH Job Type: Permanent Contract Hours: 37.00 hours per week, 5 days across Monday - Saturday, between 07:00 and 15:00. Sunday working is required between 11:00 and 18:30, according to a local rota/plan. Salary: £13.68 per hour

Royal Mail is reinventing for the future, and this is an exciting time to join our team. We are looking for dedicated individuals to become Posties, playing a vital role in delivering for your local community. This is a physical but rewarding role that keeps you fit and connects you with the people and businesses in your area.

About the Role

As a Postperson, you will be responsible for the secure delivery of all items on your route. This includes handling and delivering election materials and specific items such as food products or alcohol, in line with Royal Mail business standards. You will be a friendly face in the community, bringing trust to the doorstep.

Key Responsibilities

• Securely deliver all mail and parcels on your assigned route.
• Handle and deliver various types of items, including election materials, food products, and alcohol, according to business standards.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and businesses.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Maintain punctuality and organization.

Requirements

• A full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Upbeat, independent, and self-motivated.
• Organised and punctual.
• A people-person with a friendly demeanour and a strong sense of community.
• Physically fit and happy walking for long periods and working outdoors in any weather.
• Takes pride in your work and your community.

What We Offer

• A guaranteed hourly rate of £13.68 per hour (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours).
• 22.5 days of holiday per year, rising with length of service (adjusted for hours if below 37 per week).
• Full uniform provided.
• Company pension scheme with competitive contribution rates.
• Opportunities for career development, including trainee manager roles and Apprentice Schemes.
• Excellent family-friendly support, including enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave, and shared parental leave.
• 24/7 free access to wellbeing services and tools for you and your family, including physical and mental health support, financial advice, and social support.
• Various discounts, including high street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, and savings on beauty products and gym memberships.
• Free stamps at Christmas.

Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, including the Armed Forces community. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process and will provide any necessary adjustments to support you during the hiring process.

Please note: For candidate search purposes, roles offering between 35-37 hours per week are listed as full-time. However, any role under 37 hours per week will be classified as part-time in the employment contract.

Ready to become a Postie and make a difference in your local community? Apply now!