Active Postal Delivery Driver - 6-Month Contract, Outdoor Routes

Royal Mail; Royton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Uniform provided

Royal Mail van provided

Wellbeing support (24/7)

Pension

Job summary

Royal Mail is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Bolton. The role involves delivering letters and parcels, walking long distances, and driving a Royal Mail van daily. You will work on a rotating shift schedule, including Sundays, with a 30-hour work week across 5 days in 7 and 08:00–15:30 shifts.

Full training and a uniform are provided. You'll be outdoors in all weather, build customer relationships, and face peak-period demands.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence required (max 6 penalty points)
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van and pass a driving assessment
• Physically fit and comfortable walking long distances, stairs/hills, lifting 10kg+ mailbags
• Reliable and self-motivated with strong organisation and resilience
• Customer-focused with pride in delivering great service

Responsibilities

• Sort letters and parcels at the delivery office
• Deliver post by van and on foot in local area
• Build relationships with customers
• Work outdoors in all weather
• Deliver items on your route with care and efficiency

Skills

Driving licence

Driving assessment

Physical fitness

Reliability

Organisation

Customer focus

Outdoor work

Job description

Royal Mail is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Bolton. The role involves delivering letters and parcels, walking long distances, and driving a Royal Mail van daily. You will work on a rotating shift schedule, including Sundays, with a 30-hour work week across 5 days in 7 and 08:00–15:30 shifts.

Full training and a uniform are provided. You'll be outdoors in all weather, build customer relationships, and face peak-period demands.