Active Postal Delivery Driver – 9-Month Contract

Royal Mail Group; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Uniform provided

Iconic red van

Excellent pension

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

MyBundle+ discounts

Free stamps at Christmas

Job summary

Royal Mail Group in Ripley is recruiting a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) for a fixed-term 9‑month contract. You will deliver letters and parcels, working a 32:03 hour week on a rotating schedule that includes weekends and Sundays at a Derby Delivery Office.

Training is provided, with a uniform and a red Royal Mail van. The role emphasizes being active outdoors, building customer relationships, and working independently in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence with max 6 penalty points.
• Able to drive a Royal Mail van and pass a driving assessment.
• Physically fit for long walking distances and lifting 10kg+.
• Reliable, self-motivated and well organised.
• 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 your local area
• Build relationships with customers
• Work outdoors in all weathers

Skills

Driving

Customer focus

Organisation

Resilience

Self-motivated

Education

Full UK manual driving licence

Job description

Royal Mail Group in Ripley is recruiting a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) for a fixed-term 9‑month contract. You will deliver letters and parcels, working a 32:03 hour week on a rotating schedule that includes weekends and Sundays at a Derby Delivery Office.

Training is provided, with a uniform and a red Royal Mail van. The role emphasizes being active outdoors, building customer relationships, and working independently in varying weather conditions.