Postperson with Driving - Huntingdon Delivery Office

Role Overview

Join the Royal Mail team as a Postperson in Huntingdon, delivering letters and parcels across your local area. This permanent full-time position involves working a rotating shift pattern, including weekends, to provide reliable mail delivery services. You'll be the friendly face of our trusted community service, operating both on foot and by van.

Key Responsibilities

• Sorting letters and parcels at the delivery office before dispatch.
• Delivering mail and parcels using a Royal Mail van and on foot within your assigned area.
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with customers.
• Working outdoors in all weather conditions throughout your routes.

Job Details and Working Hours

The role is physically demanding, involving walking up to 12 miles daily, driving a van, and handling mail bags weighing 10kg or more. Typical working hours total 37 per week, spread across X days within a 7-day roster including Mondays to Sundays, with shifts between 07:00-10:00 and 15:00-19:00. Overtime opportunities are available and compensated. Weekend and Sunday work at the Huntingdon Delivery Office is mandatory.

Candidate Profile

• Must hold a full UK manual driving licence with no more than six penalty points, registered at your current address.
• Physically capable of long-distance walking, climbing stairs or hills, and carrying heavy mailbags.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and resilient in fast-paced workloads.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently outdoors.
• A customer-focused attitude with pride in delivering excellent service.

Benefits and Perks

• 22.5 days holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service (pro-rated for part-time or fixed-term contracts).
• Career advancement opportunities within Royal Mail.
• Competitive pension scheme and comprehensive wellbeing support including 24/7 access to online GP services.
• Family-friendly workplace policies.
• Employee discounts through MyBundle+, including savings on shopping, leisure, and transport.
• Discounted Royal Mail Group products and complimentary Christmas stamps.

Additional Information

No CV submission required for application. Interested candidates complete an online assessment followed by a managerial interview. Successful hires receive uniform and a Royal Mail van for daily use. This position includes handling sensitive deliveries, including election materials and specific restricted items (e.g., alcohol, food) according to business standards.