Postperson with Driving License - Ely Delivery Office

Overview

Join Royal Mail as a Delivery Postperson based at the Ely Delivery Office (CB7 4PF). This is a permanent, full-time role offering 37 hours per week spread over 5 days between Monday and Sunday, including mandatory weekend shifts due to operational needs.

Working Hours

• Standard working hours from 08:00 to 16:00 on weekdays.
• Weekends are required; Saturdays and Sundays with Sunday shifts from 09:00 to 17:00.
• Employees receive 2 rest days weekly.

Role Description

As a Postperson, you will be the trusted face of Royal Mail in your local community, delivering parcels, letters, exam results, tax documents, and other important items directly to customers’ homes and small businesses. This role is physically active and involves extensive walking in all weather conditions.

Candidate Profile

• Positive, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Organised, dependable, and passionate about delivering excellent customer service.
• Good interpersonal skills, enthusiastic about interacting with community members.
• Physically fit to walk long distances outdoors regardless of weather.
• Takes pride in supporting and serving the local community.
• Possesses a full UK manual driving license with up to 6 penalty points allowed.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive guaranteed hourly wage of £13.68, paid monthly and adjusted according to hours worked.
• Starting with 22.5 days of annual holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service (pro-rated for part-time hours).
• Provision of full work uniform.
• Eligibility to join company pension scheme with attractive contribution rates.
• Opportunities for career advancement including trainee manager and apprentice schemes.
• Comprehensive family-friendly benefits: enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave, and shared parental leave.
• 24/7 access to wellbeing services supporting physical, mental, financial, and social health for employees and families.
• Discounts on high street vouchers, travel, attractions, beauty products, and gym memberships.
• Free stamps provided at Christmas.

Additional Information

• Roles with 35-37 hours per week are officially full-time, but contracts under 40 hours are classified as part-time.
• Applicants are encouraged to review acceptable documentation and health considerations prior to applying.
• Royal Mail fosters an inclusive recruitment process and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, including members of the Armed Forces community.
• Applicants requiring accommodation during recruitment should inform recruiters promptly.

This position offers a chance to be an essential part of the community fabric, delivering trust and connection every day. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference and enjoy working on your feet, apply now to become a valued Delivery Postperson at Royal Mail.