Overview
Delivery Postie with Driving. Job reference: 329541. Location: Battersea Delivery Office, SW11 1AA. Job type: Fixed Term contract (12 months). Hours: 30 hours per week, across 5 days (Monday – Sunday), between 8:00 and 20:00. You may be required to cover alternative shift patterns with notice. Weekend work is required; Sunday shifts are 10:00–16:00. This is a physical role, involving walking and outdoor work in all weather.
There has never been a more exciting time to join us. We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future and joining us means delivering for the local community and being part of the fabric of the nation.
A Bit About You
* Upbeat, independent and self-motivated
* Organised, punctual and able to deliver excellent customer service
* People-person and a friendly face in the community
* Happy to walk for long periods and work outside in any weather
* Strong sense of community and pride in your work
* Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
Responsibilities
* Deliver letters and parcels to customers on a delivery route
* Drive a Royal Mail vehicle as required and adhere to all safety and road rules
* Provide good customer service and maintain accurate delivery records
* Work 5 days per week, including weekends, with shifts between 8:00 and 20:00 and 10:00–16:00 on Sundays where applicable
What We Do For You (Benefits)
* Guaranteed hourly rate of £15.50 per hour (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours)
* Overtime pay at enhanced rate x1.25 for hours over 40 per week
* 22.5 days holiday, increasing with length of service (pro-rated for hours under 40)
* 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
* Family-friendly support – enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
* Wellbeing resources (24/7 access to health and financial support)
* Discounts on high street vouchers, travel, attractions, beauty products and gym membership
* Free stamps at Christmas
Other
Please note: Roles offering between 35–40 hours per week are listed as full-time for candidate search purposes. Roles under 40 hours per week are classified as part-time in the employment contract.
Time to apply: Ready to become a Postie and deliver for your local community? Hit the apply button. If successful, you will be invited to an interview. Please ensure your contact details are up to date when submitting your application.
Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representation. We welcome applications from all individuals and especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community. If you require adjustments during the hiring process, please discuss with your recruiter. For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values, please visit the official site.
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