Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 337900
Location: Folkestone Delivery Office, CT20 1AA
Job type: Permanent
Hours: 30 h/w, Monday – Sunday (8:30‑15:00, 14:00‑20:00)
Shift pattern: 2 in 6 Sundays 10:00‑16:00 working from Dover Delivery Office.
We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future and now is a perfect time to join us on that journey. Every year we make billions of deliveries possible, whatever the weather, rain or shine. As a Postie you deliver parcels, letters and other items to local communities. It's a physical, outdoor job that keeps you fit and lets you be part of a national service.
A bit about you
* Upbeat, independent and self‑motivated
* Organised, punctual and able to deliver excellent customer service
* A people‑person with a friendly face in the community
* Willing to walk long periods and work outdoors in all weather conditions
* Has a strong sense of community and takes pride in the work
* Holds a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
What we do for you
* Guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06 p/h, paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours
* Paid overtime with an enhanced rate of 1.25× for hours over 40 per week
* 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted for sub‑40 hour weeks)
* Full uniform provided
* Company pension scheme with competitive contribution rates
* Career development opportunities, including trainee manager roles and apprenticeship schemes
* Family‑friendly support: enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
* Well‑being: 24/7 free access to physical and mental health services, financial and social support and advice
* Various discounts (high‑street vouchers, travel, attractions, beauty products, gym membership)
* Free stamps at Christmas
Employment classification
Roles offering 35–40 h/w are listed as full‑time for candidate searches; any role under 40 h/w will be classified as part‑time in the employment contract.
Equal‑Employment‑Opportunity Statement
Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and represents the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals and are proud Gold signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant. We especially 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 during the hiring process, please discuss them with your recruiter.
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