Active Local Delivery Driver – Outdoor Routes, 30h/wk

Royal Mail; Bere Alston; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Blaydon-On-Tyne to deliver letters and parcels, working a 30-hour week across Monday to Sunday with a 09:00–21:00 shift. You’ll receive full training and wear the iconic red van, gaining strong community ties and an active outdoor role.

Salary is £13.68 per hour with paid overtime; the position is a fixed-term contract for 6 months and involves weekends on rotation; training and uniforms are provided.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence required (max 6 penalty points).
• Physically fit for long walks and lifting 10 kg+ mailbags.
• Reliable and self-motivated.
• Customer-focused with pride in delivering great service.

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

Driving licence (manual)

Customer focus

Reliability

Self-motivation

Education

Full manual UK driving licence

Job description

Royal Mail is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Blaydon-On-Tyne to deliver letters and parcels, working a 30-hour week across Monday to Sunday with a 09:00–21:00 shift. You’ll receive full training and wear the iconic red van, gaining strong community ties and an active outdoor role.

Salary is £13.68 per hour with paid overtime; the position is a fixed-term contract for 6 months and involves weekends on rotation; training and uniforms are provided.