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Applicants are being sought to become a postman or woman in Birmingham – and bosses are promising you’ll be out in the nice weather a lot.
The summer is here – and it could be the perfect job for someone looking for something completely different – out of the office and out on the streets.
As Royal Mail says: “From scorching summer days to the depths of winter, our postmen and postwomen play a vital role, delivering the mail. It’s a physically demanding job – but it’s one the nation relies on. There’s up to six hours per day of walking, so you should relish a role that keeps you fit.”
Here’s our rundown on what they’re looking for, what the hours will be, where the vacancies are – and most importantly – what the pay is.
What is the role?
Currently in Birmingham Royal Mail is looking to recruit part time postmen and women who are able to drive. They are currently looking for people to work in the Aston delivery office.
What are the hours?
In the currently available job the hours are 25 hours, between 09:18 and 13:18 , 5 days per week (Monday – Saturday)
What is the pay?
Hourly Rate: £10.46 Age 18+, £8.13 Age 17. For a full time role this would equate to just under £20,000 for someone over the age of 18. We offer an industry-leading pay and benefits package. When you’ve been there six months the adult pay rises to £11.04 an hour then after a year £11.62.
What does the employer say?
“Royal Mail is one of the UK’s best-loved brands. Every day, we’re bringing letters and parcels to people around the country; something that communities across the UK rely on. We are 150,000 strong with 500 years of history, and we wear our badge with pride. Now, we want you to wear it too.”
About the role
Work part-time hours between the hours of 09:18 and 13:18
Cover periods of leave for a fixed number of routes (so workers will need to be a bit flexible)
Sort the mail for your route
Check your vehicle and join a colleague for the round
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Spend between four and six hours delivering mail outdoors
What kind of person does Royal Mail want?
Upbeat and self-motivated happy working solo as well as part of a team.
Love of the outdoors: From rural farms to city apartments, corner shops to business parks, whatever the weather (and, this being Britain, it can get quite extreme) we’re there, six days a week. That means you’ll need to be happy being out and about.
Good level of fitness: There’s up to six hours per day of walking, so you should relish a role that keeps you fit.
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Excellent organisation: You will need to be able to plan your round and make sure you complete all your deliveries in good time.
Resilience: You will be able to work under pressure and with the public, acting as a friendly face that people know and trust.
Flexibility: You will be working in different areas covering your colleagues’ holidays, so you might need to adjust your working hours to match your round.
Driving licence requirements
A full UK manual driving licence (in your current UK address), with no more than six penalty points is essential, but a clean licence is preferred. Please note you will be required to show this at assessment.
Benefits
Holiday entitlement starts at 22.5 days on entry rising with length of service (pro-rata)
Contributory Pension Scheme
Excellent career development opportunities
Full uniform provided
Childcare voucher scheme where you can save tax and National Insurance by paying for your childcare by the Childcare Plus scheme, and an excellent maternity/paternity leave policy
Cycle2work scheme
Many varied corporate discounts e.g. lifestyle discounts to include high street vouchers, travel & attraction discounts for family days out, fashion, gifts and health & wellbeing to include discount on beauty products and gym membership.
Interviews to be held on August 6 2019
If successful the expected start date would be from 17/05/2019.
For more information click here.
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