Active Postal Delivery Driver – 6 Month Contract

Royal Mail

Canterbury

On-site

GBP 21,000 - 26,000

Part time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday
Career development
Pension and wellbeing support
Family-friendly policies
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Job summary

Royal Mail in Canterbury is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) on a fixed-term 6-month contract. You will sort letters and parcels, deliver by van and on foot, and build relationships with customers while working outdoors in all weather.

You’ll follow a rotating shift schedule (30 hours per week, 5 days in 7, including some weekends) and receive full training, a uniform, and a Royal Mail van to use.

Qualifications

  • Full UK driving licence required.
  • Be prepared to pass a driving assessment.
  • Physically fit and able to walk long distances.
  • Reliable and self-motivated.
  • 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.

Skills

Full UK driving licence
Physically fit
Reliable
Self-motivated
Customer-focused
Organisation
Resilience
Independent worker

Job description

Royal Mail in Canterbury is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) on a fixed-term 6-month contract. You will sort letters and parcels, deliver by van and on foot, and build relationships with customers while working outdoors in all weather.

You’ll follow a rotating shift schedule (30 hours per week, 5 days in 7, including some weekends) and receive full training, a uniform, and a Royal Mail van to use.

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