Active Postal Delivery Driver - 9 Month Contract

Royal Mail

North East

On-site

GBP 16,000 - 22,000

Part time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday
Excellent pension
24/7 wellbeing support
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Discounted Royal Mail products

Job summary

Royal Mail in Newtownabbey is seeking a Postal Delivery Driver on a fixed-term contract for 9 months. You will deliver letters and parcels, walk long distances, and work outdoors across a 31.5 hour week on a rotating shift.

With full training, a uniform, and a Royal Mail van, you’ll be part of a trusted service that connects communities. The role requires a full manual UK driving licence and the ability to pass a driving assessment.

Qualifications

  • Full manual UK driving licence
  • Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van and pass a driving assessment
  • Physically fit and comfortable walking long distances, climbing 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 weathers

Skills

Driving
Physical fitness
Customer-focused
Reliability
Self-motivation

Job description

Royal Mail in Newtownabbey is seeking a Postal Delivery Driver on a fixed-term contract for 9 months. You will deliver letters and parcels, walk long distances, and work outdoors across a 31.5 hour week on a rotating shift.

With full training, a uniform, and a Royal Mail van, you’ll be part of a trusted service that connects communities. The role requires a full manual UK driving licence and the ability to pass a driving assessment.

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