Active Fixed-Term Postal Delivery Driver – Outdoor Routes

Royal Mail; Linlithgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

22.5 days holiday

Job summary

Royal Mail in Linlithgow is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) on a fixed-term 9-month contract. You will sort, deliver by van and on foot, and build relationships with customers on your route. You’ll work a 35-hour week across 5 days in 7, with some weekend shifts, in all weather.

You’ll need a full manual UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points) and be physically fit to walk long distances and lift mailbags. Full training provided, plus benefits; the rota varies with demand.

Qualifications

• A full manual UK driving licence with up to 6 penalty points.
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment.
• Physically fit to walk long distances, climb stairs/hills, and lift/carry mailbags.

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 weather conditions.

Skills

Full manual UK driving licence

Physically fit

Reliable

Independent worker

Customer-focused

Outdoors comfortable

Willingness to drive daily

Job description

Royal Mail in Linlithgow is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) on a fixed-term 9-month contract. You will sort, deliver by van and on foot, and build relationships with customers on your route. You’ll work a 35-hour week across 5 days in 7, with some weekend shifts, in all weather.

You’ll need a full manual UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points) and be physically fit to walk long distances and lift mailbags. Full training provided, plus benefits; the rota varies with demand.