Royal Mail
Postperson with Driving
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Postperson with Driving
Delivery Postie with Driving
Job reference: 337848
Location: Dorking Delivery Office, RH4 1SA
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 37:00 hours per week, between 07:00 and 19:00, working 5 days across Monday – Sunday
Note: Due to operational demand, you will be required to work Sundays on a rota basis.
Why Join Us?
There has never been a more exciting time to join Royal Mail! We are reinventing communications for the future and invite you to be part of this journey.
Each year, we make billions of deliveries possible. Nothing stops us – not weather, not challenges. Because for us, it’s personal: for every person, from every walk of life, we deliverWhatever it’s for – exam results, wedding invites or online shop orders – when doors open and excited faces welcome you home, you see the impact. It’s a physical role that keeps you active. Here’s your chance to make a real difference.
About the Role
As a Delivery Postie, you will:
- Belong to something meaningful – Delivering the important for individuals, small businesses, and communities keeping Britain united in so many small but vital ways daily.
- Enjoy authoritative pay and benefits – Clients love your punctual, dedicated, and considerate service delivery, and you get rewarded well for it.
- Support our ambitions and the business forward movement – Be part of the modern Royal Mail reinvention team.
Your Responsibilities
- Walk long distances reliably outdoors in various weather, at times in the dark.
- Ensure fair, friendly, and prompt handling of letters, parcels, postal packages etc.
- Manage deliveries efficiently to on-time performance targets.
- Drive customer vehicles as needed (licence requirements referenced below).
- Maintain high standards of customer service and professional behaviour.
- Collaborate effectively within the team.
- Develop and maintain a positive company image through every interaction.
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About You
We are looking for someone who enjoys:
- Being upbeat, independent and self-motivated
- Maintaining discipline, punctuality, and an organised mindset
- Delivering exceptional customer service
- Connecting with people as part of the community
- Being fit for purpose—walking for hours, working weather-induced shifts, and carrying items.
- Enhancing community pride and positives in the workplace.
- Having a valid UK manual driving licence (valid up to vehicle policy).
November 2024 update: You may have up to 6 penalty points on your licence.
What We Offer You
With Royal Mail, we demonstrate our ambition through equal focus on people and results. Here are just a few examples of how we reward and support our employees:
Core Benefits
- Guaranteed hourly rate of £13.68 per hour (subject to pay adjustments due to working hours).
- 22.5 days paid holiday per annum (increases with length of tenure).
- Full uniform and equipment provided.
Financial and Career Growth
- Highly competitive pension scheme.
- Tailored benefits, including:
- Career guidance
- Leadership opportunities like apprentice manager roles
- Flexible and vocational apprenticeship schemes.
Work-Life Balance
- Enhanced maternity and paternity adipiscing/leave policy (including adoption leave) for all new parents and partners.
- Shared parental leave available.
- Family-focused support, such as nurturing paid time and resources for emotional, financial, and mental wellbeing.
- Access to employee mental health support, social support, and financial advice.
- Office/on-the-job wellbeing support.
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- Vouchers from major retailers
- Discounts on travel, attractions, beauty products, and gym memberships.
- Exclusive benefits like free Christmas stamps.
Note from Royal Mail: While roles offer 35–37 hours per week as a standard, agreements between 35 and 37 hours may be documented under part-time classifications.
Time to Join Us
Are you ready to step up, roll up your sleeves, and serve those in your local community? Apply today at: [dummy clickhere link] Send it now, because delivering a positive impact is waiting for someone like you.
Upon application, you’ll be invited for a written interview— look forward to hear back soon.
Please review the official Information Checklist and Health Matrix (linked and important for candidate awareness:
- Information Checklist
- [Health Matrix](includes health considerations)
- Ensure your details are current before submitting.
Let’s Embrace Diversity and Inclusion
Royal Mail Group firmly believes in its commitment to representation and equal opportunity employment. We honour individuals irrespective of background. In particular:
- Veterans
- Ex-Servicemembers
- Cadet instructors
- Spouses/partners of servicemembers
Ensure inclusivity is part of our success, and let’s support anyone’s story.
Similarly, a Gold-level covenant signatory to British Forces support, we actively encourage applications from local military backgrounds.
Need support during hiring? If you require accommodations, please converse candidly with our recruiters next steps.
All more info about Royal Mail and our core values can be explored here:
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