Postperson with Driving Licence

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated Postperson with driving responsibilities to join our team at the Blandford Forum Delivery Office (DT11 7DN) on a permanent contract. The position involves working 37 hours per week over five days within a seven-day week, with shifts scheduled between 07:00 and 17:30. These shifts consist of either 07:00 to 15:00 for letter deliveries or 10:00 to 17:30 for parcel deliveries. Due to operational needs, working one in every three Sundays is required, with hours from 08:30 to 16:00.

Job Responsibilities and Expectations

• Provide reliable delivery service rain or shine, contributing to billions of deliveries annually.
• Serve as a familiar and trusted member of the local community through direct customer interaction.
• Maintain punctuality and high standards of customer service throughout the daily routes.
• Cover letter and parcel deliveries while working primarily outdoors and walking for extended periods.
• Operate a vehicle safely under the conditions of a full UK manual driving licence with up to six penalty points.

Candidate Profile

• Positive, self-driven, and independent work attitude.
• Highly organized and dependable with a commitment to excellent customer service.
• A personable individual who values community engagement.
• Prepared to spend significant time on foot outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Pride in contributing to and supporting the community.
• Must hold a full UK manual driving licence without exceeding six penalty points.

Benefits and Perks

• Guaranteed hourly wage of £13.68, paid monthly and pro-rated to hours worked.
• Annual holiday entitlement starting at 22.5 days, increasing with service duration (pro-rated).
• Provision of a full uniform.
• Access to a company pension scheme with competitive contributions.
• Career advancement opportunities including trainee manager and apprentice schemes.
• Family-friendly benefits with enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave, and shared parental leave provisions.
• Comprehensive well-being support for employees and their families with 24/7 access to physical, mental health, financial, and social support resources.
• Discounts on high-street vouchers, travel, entertainment, beauty products, and gym memberships.
• Complimentary stamps during the Christmas period.

Additional Information

Employment contracts classify roles at or above 35 hours per week as full-time; if below 37 hours, roles are designated part-time.

Royal Mail is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applications from all members of the community, including those connected with the Armed Forces. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process upon request. Candidates are urged to keep contact information current and to be prepared for interview invitations following their application.