At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver mail and packages to your local community, rain or shine.
- Company: Join Royal Mail, a trusted name in delivery services.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, 22.5 days holiday, and family-friendly support.
- Other info: Exciting career development opportunities and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while staying active.
- Qualifications: Must have a full UK driving licence and a friendly attitude.
The predicted salary is between 28400 - 28400 £ per year.
Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 339443
Location: Kendal Delivery Office, LA9 4AA
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 30.00 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday- Sunday, working shifts between 09.00 and 19:00. The ideal candidate will be flexible with start and finish times fluctuating throughout the week. Examples of start and finish times in this role are: 09:00 - 16:00, 11:30 - 17:00, 12:00 - 19:00. Due to operational demand, you will be required to work Sundays on a rotational basis.
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. Each year, we make billions of deliveries possible. Whatever the weather, come rain or shine, we show up. Because for us, it's personal. For every person, from every walk of life, we deliver. From exam results and tax returns, to wedding invites or online purchases. You could be part of it. Part of the fabric of the nation, bringing trust to the doorstep. A Postie. Delivering for your local community, because you care about the people. The excited faces that open front doors and the small businesses run from bedrooms. It's a physical job – but it keeps you fit. Interested? Join us and make a difference to the place you call home.
A bit about you:
- Upbeat, independent and self-motivated
- Organised, punctual and ready to deliver great customer service
- Think of yourself as a people-person and a friendly face in the community
- Happy walking for long periods and working outside in any weather
- Has a strong sense of community and takes pride in what you do
- Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
What we do for you:
- A guaranteed hourly rate of £13.68p/h (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours).
- 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to your working hours if below 37 hours a week).
- 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
Please note: For candidate search purposes, roles offering between 35-37 hours per week are listed as full-time. However, any role under 37 hours per week will be classified as part-time in the employment contract.
As a Postie, you're expected to securely deliver all items on your route, including handling and delivering election materials and certain items (such as food products or alcohol) in line with Royal Mail business standards.
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.
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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At Royal Mail, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values community and personal connection. With competitive pay, generous holiday allowances, and numerous opportunities for career development, including trainee manager roles and apprenticeships, we ensure our employees feel valued and empowered. Join us in Kendal, where you can make a real difference in your local community while enjoying benefits like enhanced family support and access to wellbeing services.
