Active Delivery Driver – Van & Foot Routes

Royal Mail

Aylesford

On-site

GBP 21,000 - 23,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday
Career development
Excellent pension and wellbeing help
Family-friendly policies
MyBundle+ discounts
Discounted Royal Mail products and 100

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Ashford for a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will deliver letters and parcels in the local area, working 30 hours per week across five days, with some weekend shifts.

Full training, a uniform, and a rotatable shift pattern are provided. A full manual UK driving licence is required, along with reliability, fitness to walk long distances, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather. Overtime is paid.

Qualifications

  • Full manual UK driving licence required.
  • Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment.
  • Physically fit and comfortable walking long distances, climbing stairs/hills, and lifting 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.
  • Deliver high volumes of parcels during busy periods.

Skills

Full manual UK driving licence
Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van
Physically fit and able to walk long
Reliable and self-motivated
Strong organisation and resilience
Customer-focused, pride in delivering
Comfortable outdoors and independently

Job description

Royal Mail is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Ashford for a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will deliver letters and parcels in the local area, working 30 hours per week across five days, with some weekend shifts.

Full training, a uniform, and a rotatable shift pattern are provided. A full manual UK driving licence is required, along with reliability, fitness to walk long distances, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather. Overtime is paid.

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