Postperson with Driving - Royal Mail Glasgow

Job Overview

Join Royal Mail in Glasgow as a Postal Delivery Driver responsible for sorting and delivering letters and parcels within your local community. This permanent full-time position involves working approximately 30 hours per week on a rotating shift schedule that covers five days out of seven between Monday and Sunday, typically from 08:45 to 14:45. The role requires working both on foot and by van, facing all weather conditions while representing Royal Mail as the trusted delivery face.

Key Responsibilities

• Sorting letters and parcels at the delivery center.
• Delivering mail and parcels by van and on foot within designated routes.
• Building positive relationships with customers through consistent service.
• Working outdoors throughout varying weather conditions.

Work Environment and Expectations

• Walking extensive distances daily, up to approximately 12 miles or 20,000+ steps.
• Driving a Royal Mail van as part of daily duties.
• Managing heavy workloads and tight deadlines, especially during busy periods.
• Engaging in physically demanding tasks like climbing stairs/hills and lifting mail bags over 10kg.

Candidate Profile

• Possession of a full manual UK driving license with a maximum of six penalty points and registration matching current personal details.
• Readiness to operate a Royal Mail van and complete a driving assessment successfully.
• Physically capable of extensive walking and carrying heavy loads.
• Self-reliant, organized, and resilient under pressure.
• Strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• Comfortable working independently and outdoors regularly.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Earn £13.68 per hour, paid monthly, with eligibility for paid overtime.
• Receive 22.5 days holiday annually, increasing with service (pro-rated for part-time contracts).
• Opportunity for career development within Royal Mail.
• Access to an excellent pension scheme and 24/7 wellbeing support, including online GP services.
• Family-friendly policies and access to discounts on everyday products and experiences through MyBundle+.
• Free Christmas stamps and discounted Royal Mail products.
• Your contractual employment classification depends on hours; roles under 37 hours are part-time in contracts, but jobs between 35-37 hours are listed as full-time for recruitment.
• All delivery tasks must comply with Royal Mail’s business standards, including election materials and certain restricted items like food and alcohol.

Recruitment Process

Joining does not require a CV; candidates complete an online assessment followed by an interview with the hiring manager.