Active Local Courier: Deliver Letters & Parcels

Royal Mail Group; Penzance; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday

Career development opportunities

Excellent pension and wellbeing suppor

Family-friendly policies

MyBundle+ discounts

Discounted Royal Mail products

Free stamps at Christmas

Job summary

Royal Mail Group in Penzance is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) on a fixed-term 9-month contract. You will deliver letters and parcels on assigned routes, working 28 hours per week across five days in seven, with shifts from 08:00 to 20:00 and occasional Sundays.

The role involves outdoor work, building relationships with customers, and a rotating schedule with potential peak-period Sundays. Full training provided, a uniform, and a red van are provided.

Qualifications

• A full manual UK driving licence is required.
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment.
• Physically fit and able to walk long distances, stairs, and lift 10kg+ mailbags.
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Sort letters and parcels at the delivery office.
• Deliver post by van and on foot in the local area.
• Build relationships with customers.
• Work outdoors in all weather.

Skills

Driving

Customer service

Independent work

Physical fitness

Education

Full UK driving licence (manual)

Job description

Royal Mail Group in Penzance is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) on a fixed-term 9-month contract. You will deliver letters and parcels on assigned routes, working 28 hours per week across five days in seven, with shifts from 08:00 to 20:00 and occasional Sundays.

The role involves outdoor work, building relationships with customers, and a rotating schedule with potential peak-period Sundays. Full training provided, a uniform, and a red van are provided.