Postperson with Driving - Royal Mail

Position Overview

Join Royal Mail at the Clitheroe Delivery Office (BB7 2AJ) as a Postal Delivery Driver on a permanent contract. This vital role connects communities by delivering important mail and parcels across Clitheroe. This opportunity offers an hourly wage of £13.68 with paid overtime available and involves working 35 hours weekly on a rotating schedule across Monday to Sunday.

Work Details and Schedule

• Scheduled for 5 days within a 7-day week, with shifts between 08:00-15:00 or 13:00-19:00.
• The rota includes varied routes and weekend work to meet demand.
• Sunday shifts are conducted at the Pendle Delivery Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Sorting letters and parcels at the delivery office.
• Delivering mail by a Royal Mail van and on foot within the local area.
• Establishing and maintaining positive community relations.
• Working outside regardless of weather conditions.

The role involves delivering a variety of items such as exam results, birthday cards, and business deliveries, offering a sense of reward despite the challenges.

Role Characteristics

• Physically demanding and fast-moving position requiring extensive walking (up to 12 miles or over 20,000 steps daily).
• Daily driving of a Royal Mail van.
• Delivering high volumes of letters and parcels under time-sensitive conditions, especially during peak times.

Candidate Profile

• Holds a full UK manual driving licence with a maximum of 6 penalty points, registered to the current name and address.
• Physically capable of handling long-distance walking, stair climbing, hill navigation, and carrying mailbags over 10kg.
• Reliable, self-driven, organised, resilient, and customer-oriented.
• Comfortable working independently outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Passable driving assessment required.

Benefits and Additional Information

• 22.5 days of holiday annually, with increases based on length of service, pro-rated for part-time or fixed-term contracts.
• Opportunities for career growth within Royal Mail.
• Access to excellent pension schemes and 24/7 wellbeing support including online GP services.
• Family-friendly working policies.
• Employee discount program (MyBundle+) for savings on shopping and leisure activities.
• Discounts on Royal Mail Group products and complimentary Christmas stamps.
• Employment contracts classify roles under 37 hours as part-time despite being listed as full-time for candidate searches.
• Obligation to manage secure delivery of all route items including election materials and regulated products such as food and alcohol following business standards.

No CV required to apply; a quick online test and managerial interview are the key steps to join the team.