Quereinsteiger / Postbote für Pakete und Briefe (m/w/d)
Ilmenau, Thuringia, Germany · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- EUR 17 – EUR 17 / hour
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Career changers, retirees, and students may apply. Applicants must be able to drive a car, communicate in German, work in varying weather, and show reliability and commitment.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
Overview
For the Ilmenau area, the role involves delivering letters and parcels as a postal delivery driver. The position is a full-time, fixed-term opportunity starting on 01.09.2026, with a weekly schedule of 38.5 hours.
Compensation and Benefits
- Hourly pay of €17.92 under the tariff agreement, including 50% Christmas bonus pay
- An additional 50% Christmas bonus paid in November
- Up to €332 holiday allowance
- Option to have overtime paid out, plus extra earnings through activities such as voluntary on-call duty
- Stable, crisis-resistant employment with guaranteed pay progression under the collective agreement and punctual salary payments
- Language support may be available
- High-quality work clothing is provided free of charge
- Paid onboarding and practical training to prepare you for deliveries
- Permanent employment prospects and development opportunities, for example into a site manager role, depending on performance and open positions
- Employee benefits such as employer-funded retirement provision, bicycle leasing, discounts from mobile providers, and more
Key Duties
- Deliver letters and parcel shipments using the tools and equipment provided
- Carry out deliveries across five working days, generally from Monday to Saturday
- Handle consignments that weigh under 10 kg on average
- Complete deliveries using company vehicles, including fully electric models
What You Should Bring
- Authorization to drive a passenger car
- Basic spoken German communication skills
- Comfort working in all weather conditions and a hands-on attitude
- Dependability and strong commitment to the work
Who This Role Suits
This position is open to career changers, retirees, and students. The employer emphasizes that applicants are welcome as they are.
Additional Information
The role is offered in a fixed-term full-time arrangement with 38.5 working hours per week. Applications are encouraged from people who want to work as drivers and can do so without submitting a resume.