Active Postal Delivery Driver - 6-Month Contract

Royal Mail; Newtown; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday

Career development opportunities

Excellent pension

wellbeing support

MyBundle+ discounts

Discounted stamps at Christmas

Job summary

Royal Mail is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Newtown. You will sort letters and parcels, deliver by van and on foot, and build relationships with customers while working outdoors in all weather.

The role involves 30 hours per week on a rotating schedule, including some weekends, with a fixed-term contract for six months. A full manual UK driving licence is required, and you should be physically fit to perform the duties.

Qualifications

• A full manual UK driving licence (maximum 6 penalty points).
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment.
• Physically fit and capable of long walking distances, stairs/hills, and lifting 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 weather conditions.

Skills

Customer-focused

Independent worker

Outdoor work

Physically fit

Reliability

Good organisation

Education

Full manual UK driving licence

Job description

Royal Mail is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Newtown. You will sort letters and parcels, deliver by van and on foot, and build relationships with customers while working outdoors in all weather.

The role involves 30 hours per week on a rotating schedule, including some weekends, with a fixed-term contract for six months. A full manual UK driving licence is required, and you should be physically fit to perform the duties.