Active Postal Delivery Driver — 30h/Week (Outdoor & Community)

Royal Mail; Ashington; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

Discounts

MyBundle+ discounts

Free stamps at Christmas

Job summary

Royal Mail Ashington Delivery Office is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) on a fixed-term contract for 6 months. You will work 30 hours per week, 15:00–21:00, across five days in seven, delivering letters and parcels by van and on foot in Ashington.

You will be outdoors in all weathers, build relationships with customers, and follow a rotating shift with full training provided. This role requires a full UK driving licence, reliability, and good organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a full manual UK driving licence with up to 6 penalty points.
• Ability to pass a driving assessment for Royal Mail van driving.
• Physically fit to walk long distances and lift mailbags.
• Customer-focused and reliable with good time management.

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 route.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Skills

Driving licence

Driving assessment

Physical fitness

Customer service

Reliability

Organisation

Independence

Outdoor work

Job description

Royal Mail Ashington Delivery Office is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) on a fixed-term contract for 6 months. You will work 30 hours per week, 15:00–21:00, across five days in seven, delivering letters and parcels by van and on foot in Ashington.

You will be outdoors in all weathers, build relationships with customers, and follow a rotating shift with full training provided. This role requires a full UK driving licence, reliability, and good organisational skills.