Active Outdoor Local Delivery Driver - Parcels & Mail

Royal Mail; Thornhill; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

MyBundle+ discounts

Free stamps at Christmas

Job summary

Royal Mail are hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Thornhill on a fixed-term contract. You will deliver letters and parcels by van and on foot, building strong relationships with customers in your local area.

The role involves 35 hours per week on a rotating shift, including some weekends, with overtime. A full manual UK driving licence and driving assessment are required, plus the ability to work outdoors in all weather.

Qualifications

• A full manual UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points, registered to your current name and address).
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment.
• Physically fit and able to walk long distances, climb stairs/hills and lift 10kg+ mailbags.
• Reliable and self-motivated in a busy environment.
• Strong organisation and resilience, 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

Manual UK driving licence

Physically fit

Reliable and self-motivated

Customer-focused

Good organisation

Job description

Royal Mail are hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Thornhill on a fixed-term contract. You will deliver letters and parcels by van and on foot, building strong relationships with customers in your local area.

The role involves 35 hours per week on a rotating shift, including some weekends, with overtime. A full manual UK driving licence and driving assessment are required, plus the ability to work outdoors in all weather.