Active Parcel & Letter Delivery Driver (Part‑Time)

Royal Mail Group; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and wellbeing support

Career development

Family-friendly policies

MyBundle+ discounts

Discounted stamps

Job summary

Royal Mail Group in Sunderland is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) for a 25-hour-per-week fixed-term contract at Sunderland Delivery Office. You will deliver letters and parcels by van and on foot, working a rotating schedule that includes Sundays; training and a uniform are provided.

You must hold a full manual UK driving licence (max 6 points), be physically fit for long walking distances, and enjoy working outdoors and independently.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK manual driving licence with up to 6 penalty points.
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment.
• Physically fit to walk long distances and lift 10 kg+ mailbags.
• Reliable and self-motivated in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills and resilience for busy days.
• Customer-focused and proud to deliver 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 on your rounds.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Driving a Royal Mail van

Physical fitness

Reliability

Organisation

Customer focus

Outdoor work

Independent working

Job description

Royal Mail Group in Sunderland is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) for a 25-hour-per-week fixed-term contract at Sunderland Delivery Office. You will deliver letters and parcels by van and on foot, working a rotating schedule that includes Sundays; training and a uniform are provided.

You must hold a full manual UK driving licence (max 6 points), be physically fit for long walking distances, and enjoy working outdoors and independently.