Overview
Delivery Postie with Driving – Royal Mail
Location: Northampton Delivery Office, NN4 9DR (Office relocation from 15 September to Swan Valley Delivery Office, Northampton, NN4 9DR). Job type: Permanent contract. Hours: 30 hours per week, 5 days across Monday to Sunday, 08:00–14:00. Flexibility required to cover high volumes/annual leave; you may work as late as 19:00. You will be required to work weekends with one in four Sundays on a rota basis at Crow Lane Delivery Office (NN3 9UB).
There has never been a more exciting time to join us. We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future and invite you to join the journey.
Responsibilities
* Deliver mail and parcels as part of a daily route.
* Cover high volumes and annual leave as required.
* Work weekends with one in four Sundays on a rota basis.
* Operate between 08:00 and 14:00, with potential extension to later hours as needed.
A Bit About You
* Upbeat, independent and self-motivated
* Organised, punctual and able to deliver excellent customer service
* People-person with a friendly presence in the community
* Willing to walk for long periods and work outdoors in any weather
* Strong sense of community and pride in what you do
* Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
What We Do For You
* Guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54 per hour (paid monthly and adjusted to your hours)
* Paid overtime at enhanced rate of 1.25x for hours over 40 per week
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising with service (pro-rated for hours < 40)
* Full uniform provided
* Company pension scheme with competitive contributions
* Opportunities for career development, including trainee manager roles and Apprenticeship schemes
* Family-friendly support: enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
* Wellbeing support and 24/7 access to services for health and financial advice
* Discounts on high street, travel, attractions, beauty products and gym memberships
* Free stamps at Christmas
Notes
* Please note: roles offering between 35–40 hours per week are listed as full-time for candidate search purposes. Roles under 40 hours per week are classified as part-time in the contract.
* Interviews are planned between 11th and 15th August; please ensure availability.
* Contact details should be up to date when applying.
* Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and represents diverse communities; we welcome applications from all individuals. We encourage Armed Forces community applications.
* If you require adjustments during the hiring process, discuss with your recruiter when contacted.
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