Active Postal Delivery Driver — 6-Month Contract

Royal Mail; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday

Career development

Pension and wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

MyBundle+ discounts

Free stamps

Job summary

Royal Mail in Didcot is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) on a fixed-term 6-month contract. You’ll deliver letters and parcels by van and on foot, face varying weather, and work across a rotating shift including weekends.

The role requires a full manual UK driving licence, physical fitness to walk long distances, and strong customer focus. Training is provided, with a uniform and a red Royal Mail van.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points).
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment.
• Physically fit and able to walk long distances, climb stairs/hills, lift 10kg+ mailbags.
• Reliable and self-motivated with good organisation and resilience.
• 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 and work outdoors in all weathers.
• Handle and deliver high volumes with pace during peak periods.

Skills

Driving

Customer service

Outdoors work

Reliability

Job description

Royal Mail in Didcot is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) on a fixed-term 6-month contract. You’ll deliver letters and parcels by van and on foot, face varying weather, and work across a rotating shift including weekends.

The role requires a full manual UK driving licence, physical fitness to walk long distances, and strong customer focus. Training is provided, with a uniform and a red Royal Mail van.