Active Local Delivery Driver – 9-Month Contract

Royal Mail; Bath; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 22.5 days

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

MyBundle+ discounts

Discounted stamps

Christmas stamps

Job summary

Royal Mail in Bath is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) for a fixed-term 9‑month contract. You will sort letters and parcels, deliver by van and on foot, and build relationships with customers in your local area.

Hours are 34.5 per week across five days in seven, with a rotating rota and some weekend work. Full training, a uniform and a red van are provided, along with a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• A full manual UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points) registered to your name and address.
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment.
• Physically fit, comfortable walking long distances, stairs and lifting 10kg+ mailbags.
• Reliable and self-motivated, with strong organisation and resilience.
• 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 weather.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to drive Royal Mail van

Physically fit for long walks

Reliability and self-motivation

Strong organisation

Customer-focused service

Job description

Royal Mail in Bath is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) for a fixed-term 9‑month contract. You will sort letters and parcels, deliver by van and on foot, and build relationships with customers in your local area.

Hours are 34.5 per week across five days in seven, with a rotating rota and some weekend work. Full training, a uniform and a red van are provided, along with a generous benefits package.