Active Delivery Driver: Van & On-Foot Routes

Royal Mail; Battle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday

Career development opportunities

Pension and wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

MyBundle+ discounts

Discounted Royal Mail products

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Battle to deliver letters and parcels on a rotating shift schedule. You will sort mail, drive a Royal Mail van, walk routes, and engage with customers while working outdoors in all weather. Training is provided, with a focus on reliability and safe, accurate delivery.

The role is a fixed term contract for 10 months, part-time 30 hours per week, with overtime and weekend work as required.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points)
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment
• Physically fit and able to walk long distances, climb stairs/hills, lift/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

Skills

Driving licence

Physical fitness

Reliability

Customer focus

Organisation

Job description

Royal Mail is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Battle to deliver letters and parcels on a rotating shift schedule. You will sort mail, drive a Royal Mail van, walk routes, and engage with customers while working outdoors in all weather. Training is provided, with a focus on reliability and safe, accurate delivery.

The role is a fixed term contract for 10 months, part-time 30 hours per week, with overtime and weekend work as required.