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Postperson with Driving
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Postperson with Driving
Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 338284 Location: Ipswich Delivery Office, IP1 1AA Job type: Permanent contract Hours: 37 hours per week (5 days between Monday - Sunday), operating within 07:15 - 15:15 or 12:45 - 20:00
Note: Due to operational demand, weekends are included in working commitments.
About Royal Mail
We are revolutionising Royal Mail for the future, presenting an exciting opportunity to join our journey. Each year, we facilitate billions of deliveries, navigating every challenge—regardless of weather or circumstance. This work goes beyond a job; it’s a commitment to connecting communities. Whether it’s exam results, tax returns, wedding invitations, or e-commerce packages, every delivery brings comfort and convenience. As a Postie, you would be a trusted backbone of the nation, fostering trust and warmth through every doorstep interaction.
More than transporting packages, you’d be an integral part of local small businesses and neighbourly bonds. The role demands adaptability and endurance, rewarding you with active movement while reinforcing community bonds.
Are you our next Postie?
About You
Here’s what excites us about potential candidates:
- Energetic, independent, driven: Believing in self-initiative and delivering with a smile.
- Organised, punctual, service-oriented: Time-management is your strength, and exceptional customer service becomes second nature.
- People-person with genuine warmth: Becoming a friendly ambassador for your local community.
- Weather-ready and resilient: Comfortable walking long distances and working outdoors in any condition.
- Community-driven: Taking pride in reliable service that fosters goodwill.
- Licensed and experienced: Holding a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
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Why Join Us?
We value top talent, which is why we offer competitive pay and rewards for your dedication to our community:
- Compensation: Guaranteed hourly rate of £13.68p/h (adjustable with hours worked; paid monthly).
- Annual leave: 22.5 days (increases with tenure, adjusted for <37 hrs/week roles).
- Uniform: Fully provided for both comfort and visibility.
- Pension: Generous employer-matching scheme at competitive contribution rates.
- Career growth: Abundant opportunities for advancement, including trainee manager roles and apprenticeship schemes.
- Family support: Includes enhanced maternity/paternity leave and adoption/shared parental leave.
- Wellbeing: Full, round-the-clock access to mental/physical health support for you and your family—covering financial, social, and consultative assistance.
- Discounts: UK-wide high-street vouchers, travel perks, savings on gym memberships, beauty, and cultural attractions.
- Perks: Extravagancies like free postage stamps during festive season.
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Note:
Positions offering 35-37 hours/week are designated as full-time on offer but remain part-time under employment contract terms.
As a Postie, you’d manage secure delivery of items across your route, coalescing standard letters and parcels with perishable items—such as food and alcohol—according to Royal Mail standards.
Join Royal Mail: Together, Let’s STARS Ambition
Aspiring to enrich lives through connectivity? Then seize this opportunity to join Royal Mail and become vital to your community.
Ready to apply? Follow this link to begin. If selected, expect an interview invitation soon.
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Diversity and Inclusion
Royal Mail Group is committed to fostering inclusivity, reflecting the diversity of every community we serve. We actively encourage applications from all—especially individuals connected to the Armed Forces community, including cadets, and their partners.
Let us tailor the recruitment process to suit you—reach out to discuss any adjustments during this process.
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