Delivery Postperson with Driving Licence - Kidlington

About the Role

Join Royal Mail as a Delivery Postperson based at the Kidlington Delivery Office (OX5 2DW). This permanent full-time position involves working 37 hours per week over 5 days between Monday and Sunday, with working hours from 07:29 to 16:09. Due to service needs, you will be scheduled to work one Sunday in every six.

Royal Mail is reinventing delivery services for the future, providing an essential community service through all weather conditions. As a Postperson, your role will be vital in connecting people, delivering everything from exam results and tax documents to wedding invitations and online purchases. This physically active role promotes fitness and community involvement.

Candidate Profile

• Energetic, self-driven, and able to work independently
• Reliable, well-organized, punctual, and committed to excellent customer service
• Personable with a friendly demeanor, acting as a positive presence within the community
• Capable of walking long distances and working outdoors regardless of weather conditions
• Strong community spirit and pride in the work performed
• Possession of a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

What We Offer

• Competitive guaranteed hourly wage of £13.68, paid monthly and adjusted according to hours worked
• 22.5 days of annual holiday, increasing with length of service and pro-rated for less than 37 hours per week
• Full uniform provision
• Participation in a company pension scheme with attractive contribution levels
• Career advancement opportunities including trainee manager and apprenticeship programs
• Comprehensive family support benefits including enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave, and shared parental leave
• Access to well-being programs offering 24/7 support services for physical and mental health, as well as financial and social advice
• Discounts on retail vouchers, travel, entertainment, and lifestyle memberships
• Free stamps during Christmas season

Additional Information

While roles with 35 to 37 hours per week are classified as full-time for recruitment, those below 37 hours are categorized as part-time in contracts.

Responsibilities include securely delivering all assigned items on your route, including election materials and specific products such as food or alcohol, all managed in line with company standards.

Royal Mail is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds including the Armed Forces community. Adjustments during recruitment processes are available upon request to accommodate individual needs.