Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 339060
Location: Margate Delivery Office, CT9 1NQ
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 35 hours per week, working five days across Monday - Sunday, working between 08:00am and 15:00pm with occasional work between 13:00pm and 20:00pm
Due to operational demand, you will be required to work one in six Sundays on a rota basis at Ramsgate Delivery Office.
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.
Each year, we make billions of deliveries possible. Whatever the weather, come rain or shine, we show up. Because for us, it’s personal. For every person, from every walk of life, we deliver. From exam results and tax returns, to wedding invites or online purchases. You could be part of it. Part of the fabric of the nation, bringing trust to the doorstep. A Postie. Delivering for your local community, because you care about the people. The excited faces that open front doors and the small businesses run from bedrooms. It’s a physical job – but it keeps you fit. Interested? Join us and make a difference to the place you call home.
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 £13.06p/h (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 opportunity 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.
* Your wellbeing – you and your family have 24/7 free access to services and tools to help support your physical and mental health, including financial and social support and advice.
* Various discounts including high street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, and savings on beauty products and gym membership.
* Free stamps at Christmas.
As a Postie, you’re expected to securely deliver all items on your route, including handling and delivering election materials and certain items (such as food products or alcohol) in line with Royal Mail business standards.
Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory 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 any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.
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