Overview
Postperson with Driving role at Royal Mail
Job reference: 328848 • Location: Ringwood Delivery Office, BH24 3QQ • Job type: Permanent contract • Hours: 30 hours per week, 5 days across Monday – Sunday, 08:00–14:00 and 13:00–19:00. Due to operational demand, you will be required to work Saturday and Sunday, according to a local rota/plan.
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.
Responsibilities
* Deliver letters and parcels as part of a local post round
* Provide friendly customer service and act as a local presence in the community
* Work outdoors in all weather conditions and for extended walking periods
* Operate as a driving Postperson where required
A Bit About You
* Upbeat, independent and self-motivated
* Organised, punctual and ready to deliver great customer service
* People-person with a friendly face in the community
* Happy walking for long periods and working 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
What We Do For You
* A guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06p/h (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours)
* Paid overtime at enhanced rate of x1.25 for hours over 40 per week
* 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted for part-time hours) with option to buy extra leave
* Full uniform provided
* Company pension scheme with competitive contribution rates
* Career development opportunities including trainee manager roles and Apprentice Schemes
* Excellent family-friendly support – enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
* Wellbeing resources – 24/7 access to services for physical and mental health, financial and social support
* Various discounts on high street vouchers, travel, attractions, beauty products and gym memberships
* Free stamps at Christmas
Please note: For candidate search purposes, roles offering between 35-40 hours per week are listed as full-time. However, any role under 40 hours per week will be classified as part-time in the employment contract.
Application process
Ready to become a Postie and deliver for the people in your local community? Hit the apply button now. If your application is successful, you will be invited to an interview. Please expect an update from a recruiter shortly. Please ensure your contact details are up to date when submitting your application.
Inclusion and recruitment
Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. We are a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant and especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners. We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and will provide adjustments to support you during hiring if needed.
For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please visit the official site.
Job details and locations
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Freight and Package Transportation
Location notes: Kent, England, United Kingdom; multiple locations listed as part of regional postings.
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