Active Parcel & Letter Delivery Driver | 30h/w Rotating Shifts

Royal Mail; Oldham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Career development

Pension & wellbeing

Family-friendly policies

MyBundle+ discounts

Discounted stamps

Job summary

Royal Mail in Ashton Under Lyne is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) to deliver letters and parcels in the Oldham area. The role is a fixed-term contract (12 months) with 30 hours per week across 5 days in 7, including weekends, on a rotating shift.

You will sort mail at the office, drive a Royal Mail van, walk long distances, and engage with customers outdoors in all weather. A full UK driving licence and fitness for the job are required; training is provided.

Qualifications

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

Job description

Royal Mail in Ashton Under Lyne is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) to deliver letters and parcels in the Oldham area. The role is a fixed-term contract (12 months) with 30 hours per week across 5 days in 7, including weekends, on a rotating shift.

You will sort mail at the office, drive a Royal Mail van, walk long distances, and engage with customers outdoors in all weather. A full UK driving licence and fitness for the job are required; training is provided.