Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 337641
Location: South Shields Delivery Office, NE33 5BY
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 22 hours per week, 5 days across Monday – Sunday, working between 07:30 and 20:00. Due to operational demand, Sunday work may be required on a rota basis.
We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future, providing an exciting journey to join our community. You will be part of a national network delivering on behalf of customers—from exam results and tax returns to wedding invites and online purchases. This is a physical job that keeps you fit and lets you make a difference locally.
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 £13.06 per hour (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours).
* Paid overtime, with an enhanced rate of 1.25 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).
* Full uniform provided.
* Company pension scheme with competitive contribution rates.
* Lots of 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.
* Well‑being support: 24/7 free access to services for physical and mental health, including financial and social support.
* Various discounts: high‑street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, savings on beauty products and gym membership.
* Free stamps at Christmas.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals and 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 adjustments, please discuss these with our recruitment team.
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