Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 337812
Location: Jarrow Delivery Office, NE32 3AA
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 25.0 hours per week, working 5 days from Monday to Sunday, shifts between 09:00-15:00 and 14:00-19:00. Be prepared to work Sundays.
Job Overview
As a Delivery Postie with Driving, you will be responsible for delivering a wide range of items – from exam results and tax returns to wedding invitations and online purchases – to customers across the local community. Your role involves driving in all weather conditions, walking long distances while carrying parcels, and ensuring timely and courteous service.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver packages, parcels and letters to customers in the assigned area.
* Operate and maintain the delivery truck and related equipment safely.
* Walk long periods and work outdoors in any weather.
* Provide excellent customer service, interacting with residents and local businesses.
* Adhere to delivery schedules and handle any issues promptly.
* Accept occasional overtime and extra hours as required.
A Bit About You
* Upbeat, independent and self‑motivated.
* Organised, punctual and dedicated to delivering great customer service.
* People‑person with a friendly presence in the community.
* Strong sense of community and pride in work.
* 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).
* Overtime paid at 1.25× for any hours worked over 40 hours a week.
* 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted for part‑time).
* Full uniform provided.
* Company pension scheme with competitive contribution rates.
* A range of career development opportunities, including trainee manager roles and apprentice schemes.
* Family friendly benefits – enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave.
* 24/7 free access to wellbeing services and tools for physical and mental health, including financial and social support.
* Discounts: high‑street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, savings on beauty products and gym memberships.
* Free stamps at Christmas.
Please Note
For candidate search purposes, roles offering between 35–40 hours per week are listed as full‑time. However, any role under 40 hours per week will be classified as part‑time in the employment contract.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals and 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 to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.
Royal Mail Group is a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant.
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