Active Parcel & Letter Courier - Outdoor Role, Rotating Weekends

Royal Mail; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 36,258,000 - 42,237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Overtime paid

Excellent pension

Job summary

Royal Mail in Abingdon is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) for a fixed-term role. You will sort letters and parcels, deliver by van and on foot in your local area, and build relationships with customers. The rota includes weekends with Sundays required at Abingdon Delivery Office.

The role is 37 hours per week, on a rotating schedule, with shifts 11:00–19:00 and a salary of £13.68 per hour plus overtime. Full training and a uniform are provided, with an excellent pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Must have a full manual UK driving licence with up to 6 penalty points.
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment.
• Physically fit and able to walk long distances, climb stairs/hills, lift 10kg+.
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently in a busy environment.
• Strong organisation and resilience with a customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Physically fit

Customer-focused

Reliable

Organised

Walk long distances

Independent worker

Communicate with customers

Job description

Royal Mail in Abingdon is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) for a fixed-term role. You will sort letters and parcels, deliver by van and on foot in your local area, and build relationships with customers. The rota includes weekends with Sundays required at Abingdon Delivery Office.

The role is 37 hours per week, on a rotating schedule, with shifts 11:00–19:00 and a salary of £13.68 per hour plus overtime. Full training and a uniform are provided, with an excellent pension scheme.