Active Local Delivery Driver – Outdoors and Independent

Royal Mail Group

Harrogate

On-site

GBP 21,000 - 23,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday
Career development
Excellent pension
Wellbeing support
Family-friendly policies
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Free stamps

Job summary

Royal Mail Group in Harrogate is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) for a fixed-term 9‑month contract. You will sort mail, deliver by van and on foot, and engage with customers on your route. The role is outdoors, with shifts including weekends and a 30-hour week.

You will need a full UK driving licence, be physically fit, reliable and self‑motivated, with strong organisational skills and a customer‑focused mindset. Training and a uniform are provided.

Qualifications

  • Must hold a full manual UK driving licence.
  • Physically fit for long walking and lifting up to 10kg+.
  • Reliable, self-motivated and customer‑oriented.

Responsibilities

  • Sort letters and parcels at the delivery office.
  • Deliver post by van and on foot in your local area.
  • Build relationships with customers and work outdoors in all weathers.
  • Follow a rotating shift with weekend work and defined routes.

Skills

Full UK driving licence
Physically fit
Reliable
Self-motivated
Customer-focused

Job description

Royal Mail Group in Harrogate is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) for a fixed-term 9‑month contract. You will sort mail, deliver by van and on foot, and engage with customers on your route. The role is outdoors, with shifts including weekends and a 30-hour week.

You will need a full UK driving licence, be physically fit, reliable and self‑motivated, with strong organisational skills and a customer‑focused mindset. Training and a uniform are provided.

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