Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 323447
Location: Penicuik Delivery Office, EH26 8AA
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 35 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday, between 09:00 and 16:00
You may be eligible for a Welcome Bonus of up to £1500
Due to operational demand, you will be required to work one in four Sundays on a rota basis, 09:00 to 18:00, from Dalkeith Delivery Office, 10A Eskbank Road, Dalkeith, EH22 1AA
There has never been a more exciting time to join us! We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future, and now is the perfect time to join us on that journey.
Each year, we make billions of deliveries, come rain or shine. We deliver everything from exam results and tax returns to wedding invites and online purchases. Join us and be part of the fabric of the nation, delivering for your community. It’s a physical job that keeps you fit and allows you to make a difference.
A bit about you
* Upbeat, independent, and self-motivated
* Organised, punctual, and committed to excellent customer service
* A friendly, community-oriented people-person
* Comfortable walking long distances and working outdoors in any weather
* Strong sense of community pride
* Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
What we do for you
We offer competitive pay and benefits for a permanent role, including:
* Guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54 (paid monthly, adjusted for part-time hours)
* Paid overtime at x1.25 for hours over 40 per week
* 22.5 days holiday, increasing with service, with options to buy extra leave
* Full uniform provided
* Company pension scheme with competitive contributions
* Opportunities for career development, including trainee manager roles and apprenticeships
* Family-friendly benefits: enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
* Wellbeing support: 24/7 access to health and financial support services
* Discounts on high street vouchers, travel, attractions, beauty products, and gym memberships
* Free stamps at Christmas
Time to apply
If you're ready to become a Postie and deliver for your community, hit the apply button now. Successful applicants will be invited for an interview. Please ensure your contact details are current when submitting your application.
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Royal Mail values diversity and inclusion, supporting adjustments during the application process. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners. For more about us, visit our website.
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