Postal Delivery Driver
9 days ago
Frome
Location: Frome Delivery Office, BA11 3EW Job type: Permanent (contract) Salary: £13.68 per hour (paid monthly) + paid overtime available. Working hours: 30 hours per week – working 5 days in 7 across Monday – Sunday – 09:00/15:30. You'll work on a rotating shift schedule, including some weekends. Your rota will confirm your hours and delivery routes, which may vary based on demand. You'll be required to work one in four Sundays at Trowbridge Delivery Office 12:30/18:30. • Sort letters and parcels at the delivery office, • Deliver post by van and on foot in your local area, • Build relationships with customers, • Work outdoors in all weathers You’ll deliver more than just mail: exam results, birthday cards, business orders, and moments that matter. It’s not always easy – but it’s always rewarding. • Being active and outdoors, • Working independently, • Meeting customers, • A role that offers routine, structure and variety This role is physically demanding and fast‑paced: • Walking long distances (up to 12 miles / 20,000+ steps), • Driving a Royal Mail van daily, • Working in all weather conditions, • Delivering letters and high volumes of parcels, • Busy, time‑pressured days, especially during peak periods We’ll provide full training, a uniform, and an iconic red van. You’ll need: • A full manual UK driving licence (maximum 6 penalty points, registered to your current name and address), • Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and ability to pass a driving assessment, • Physically fit and comfortable walking long distances, climbing stairs or hills, and lifting or carrying 10kg+ mailbags, • Reliable and self‑motivated, • Strong organisation and resilience in a busy environment, • Customer‑focused, with pride in delivering great service, • Comfortable working outdoors and independently, • 22.5 days holiday, rising with service (adjusted to your working hours and contract duration if part time or fixed term), • Career development opportunities, • Excellent pension and 24/7 wellbeing support, including online GP access, • Family‑friendly policies, • MyBundle+ discounts and offers helping you save on everyday items, days out and more, • Discounted RMG products and free stamps at Christmas 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr