Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 320958
Location: Penicuik Delivery Office, EH26 8AA
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 35:00 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Sunday. Shift times 09:00 - 16:00 / 10:00 - 17:00. Please note flexibility is required during peak times, shifts may vary and are subject to change.
Due to operational demand, you will be required to work Saturdays and Sundays. Please note Sunday working is required at Dalkeith Delivery Office (EH22 1AA).
You may be eligible for a Welcome Bonus of up to £1,500.
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.
As a Postie, you will be part of the fabric of the nation, delivering trust to the doorstep and making a difference in your local community.
A bit about you:
1. Upbeat, independent and self-motivated
2. Organised, punctual and ready to deliver great customer service
3. People-person and a friendly face in the community
4. Happy walking for long periods and working outside in any weather
5. Strong sense of community and takes pride in your work
6. Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
What we do for you:
To deliver on our ambition, we 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:
1. A competitive monthly salary equivalent to an hourly rate of £12.54p/hr
2. Overtime paid at 1.25 x the normal hourly rate
3. 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (pro-rata)
4. Full uniform provided
5. Company pension scheme with competitive contribution rates
6. Opportunities for career development, including trainee manager roles and Apprentice Schemes
7. Excellent family-friendly support - enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
8. 24/7 access to wellbeing services for you and your family
9. Various discounts including high street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, and savings on beauty products and gym membership
10. Free stamps at Christmas
Time to apply:
Ready to become a Postie and deliver for 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 a telephone call from one of our recruiters shortly.
Please ensure your contact details are up to date when submitting your application.
Royal Mail is proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are committed to inclusion and passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.
We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Please share the details within your application if required.
*Payments are made in instalments and subject to terms and conditions.
We are Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.
For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values, please visit our website.
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