Active Delivery Driver (Postie) – 9-Month Contract

Royal Mail; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 22.5 days

Pension and wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

MyBundle+ discounts

Discounted stamps

Job summary

Royal Mail in Thirsk is recruiting a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) to deliver letters and parcels on a 30-hour weekly schedule across Monday to Sunday. The fixed-term role lasts 9 months, with full training provided and a uniform supplied. The position involves outdoor work, a daily van, and active community engagement.

Applicants must hold a full manual UK driving licence and be physically fit for walking long distances and lifting mail. Overtime is paid and shifts include weekends.

Qualifications

• A full manual UK driving licence.
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment.
• Physically fit and able to walk long distances and carry 10kg+ mailbags.
• Reliable and self-motivated.
• Strong organisation and resilience in a busy environment.
• Customer-focused with pride in delivering great service.
• Comfortable working outdoors and independently.

Responsibilities

• Sort letters and parcels at the delivery office.
• Deliver post by van and on foot in your local area.
• Build relationships with customers.
• Work outdoors in all weathers.
• Walk long distances up to 12 miles / 20,000+ steps.
• Drive a Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment.
• Deliver high volumes of parcels in a busy, time-pressured environment.

Job description

Royal Mail in Thirsk is recruiting a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) to deliver letters and parcels on a 30-hour weekly schedule across Monday to Sunday. The fixed-term role lasts 9 months, with full training provided and a uniform supplied. The position involves outdoor work, a daily van, and active community engagement.

Applicants must hold a full manual UK driving licence and be physically fit for walking long distances and lifting mail. Overtime is paid and shifts include weekends.