[Royal Mail]
Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 326007
Location: Various locations in Edinburgh and surrounding areas
Job type: Permanent contract.
Hours: Minimum of 35-hour contracts available
Due to operational demand, you will be required to work weekends which will include Sundays. Details on this will be discussed at interview stage.
We are holding a Recruitment Event at our Tallents House, 21 South Gyle Crescent, EH12 9PB on Wednesday the 2nd July. The event will start at 10am and finish around 1pm. This will be an energetic and interactive session designed to give you a real feel for what it's like to be a part of Royal Mail.
Here's what you can look forward to:
🔹 Welcome & Introduction
You’ll hear about the roles we’re currently hiring for, plus a behind-the-scenes look at life at Royal Mail, including a first-hand account from one of our Operations Managers.
🔹 On-Site Experience
You'll break into small groups for a guided tour of the site. This is your chance to see the work environment in action—watch how Posties start their day, check out the tech they use, and even feel the weight of the delivery bag you’d carry. It’s all about helping you picture yourself in the role.
🔹 Behind the Wheel
Visit one of our yards and get a chance to see our delivery vans up close! Our team will walk you through the driving aspects of the job and the safety standards we follow, helping you understand what’s involved in this important part of the role.
🔹 Your Interview
You'll have a one-to-one interview with one of our operational managers. This is your time to shine—share your experience, ask questions, and find out how your skills align with the role. Don’t forget to bring along any required documents (we’ll remind you in advance!).
🔹 Wrap-Up & Next Steps
We’ll come back together to close the session, answer any final questions, and let you know when you can expect to hear back from us.
Please apply to this job which will register your interest and we will be in touch about next steps!
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.
What we do for you
To deliver on our ambition we want the best and that’s why we’re delighted to offer competitive pay and benefits for a permanent role within our sector. For bringing your best and serving our customers with pride, you can expect to receive:
• A guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54p/h (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours if part time)
• Paid overtime, with an enhanced rate of x1.25 for more than 40 hours a week
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to your working hours if part time) and the option to buy extra leave each year
• Full uniform provided
• Company pension scheme with competitive contribution rates
• Lots of opportunity to develop a career, including our 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
Time to apply
Ready to become a Postie and deliver for the people in your local community? Hit the apply button now. If your application is successful, the first step will be to invite you to an interview, so please expect an update from one of our recruiters shortly.
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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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