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Postperson with Driving
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Postperson with Driving
Delivery Postie with Driving – Permanent Contract
Job Reference: 338284 Location: Ipswich Delivery Office, IP1 1AA Job Type: Permanent contract Hours: 37.00 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday – Sunday, operating between:
- 07:15 – 15:15
- 12:45 – 20:00
Visits to weekends are required due to operational demand.
Why Join Us?
There’s never been a better time to join Royal Mail! We’re reshaping ourselves for the future—but you can shape it with us. Every year, billions of items are delivered across the UK, through rain or shine. When you walk a mile in our moccasins, you’re putting a smile on someone’s face: from exam results to online purchases, from wedding invites to letters of support. As a Postie, you’ll be at the heart of what makes communities feel connected.
It’s more than just a job—it’s a job that keeps you moving, delivering for the people you care about.
A Bit About You
- Upbeat, independent and driven
- Organised, punctual, and proud to deliver excellent customer service
- A friendly face who puts people first—we’re more than letters, we’re local
- Happy to walk long distances and work in all weather
- Values the importance of community, taking pride in every delivery
- Holds a valid UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
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What We Offer You
We’re investing in our people with top-tier benefits for a permanent role within Royal Mail:
✅ Competitive pay: £13.68 per hour (adjusted to worked hours) – paid monthly. ✅ Holistic adjustments: 22.5 days holiday (rising with length of service), plus flexible arrangements if hours are below 37/week. ✅ Uniform: Full setup included. ✅ Pension scheme: With strong contributions. ✅ Career growth: Trainee manager roles and apprenticeship programmes available. ✅ Family-first support:
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave. ✅ Wellbeing: 24/7 health and social support, including mental health and financial advice. ✅ Discounts: Savings on high street vouchers, travel, attractions, beauty, and gym memberships. ✅ Bonus: Free Christmas stamps.
⚠ Note: Roles classified as 35–37 hours are listed as full-time; however, any below 37 hours qualifies as part-time.
Your Responsibilities
As a Postie, you’d be responsible for ensuring the safe delivery of items on your route, including handling and delivering sensitive materials such as:
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- Election documents
- Food products
- Alcohol
We adhere to Royal Mail’s business standards – accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity are essential.
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Your journey starts here.
- Click to apply below (link will open in new tab).
- Invite to interview pending application success – expect follow-up from recruiters shortly.
Before applying, check:
- Our Information Checklist for accepted documents.
- The Health Matrix (health-related considerations).
Update your contact details upon submission. Please consult the Health Matrix if you have or require adjustments for the recruitment process—we’re fully committed to inclusion.
Inclusion Matters to Us
Royal Mail Group celebrates diversity and is proud to be a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We particularly welcome applications from:
- Armed Forces personnel
- Cadet instructors
- Armed Forces partners
For more about Royal Mail’s values and culture, visit our website.
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