Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 336513
Location: Ashington Delivery Office, NE63 0LA
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 27 hours per week, working 5 days (Monday - Sunday). Working hours between 09:00 and 15:30.
Due to operational demand, you will be required to work some Sundays.
About the role
We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future. Each year thousands of deliveries are made in all weather. As a Postie you will deliver a wide range of items from exam results, tax returns and wedding invites to online purchases, connecting the local community and keeping you physically fit.
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 takes pride in what you do
* Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
Benefits and pay
* Guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06 per hour (paid monthly, adjusted to working hours)
* Paid overtime: 1.25× rate for any hours worked over 40 hours per week
* 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted if below 40 hours)
* Full uniform provided
* Company pension scheme with competitive contribution rates
* Career development opportunities, including trainee manager roles and apprentice schemes
* Family‑friendly support: enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
* Wellbeing benefits: 24/7 free access to services and tools for physical and mental health, financial and social support and advice
* Discounts: high‑street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, savings on beauty products and gym membership
* Free stamps at Christmas
Note: Roles offering 35–40 hours per week are listed as full‑time; roles under 40 hours are considered part‑time in the contract.
Commitment to Inclusion
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 adjustments for the hiring process, discuss with recruiter.
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