Active Postal Delivery Driver (9-Month Contract) – Local Routes

Royal Mail; Luton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Discounts and perks

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Luton to deliver letters and parcels on a rotating shift schedule, including Sundays. You’ll work 35 hours per week across five days in seven, with duties that involve delivering by van and on foot, building customer relationships, and working outdoors in all weather.

Full training and a uniform are provided. A manual UK driving licence with up to 6 penalty points is required, along with the ability to pass a driving assessment and lift

Qualifications

• A full manual UK driving licence (maximum 6 penalty points) registered to your current name and address.
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and able to pass a driving assessment.
• Physically fit and comfortable walking long distances, climbing stairs/hills, and lifting/carrying 10kg+ mailbags.
• Reliable and self-motivated with strong organisation and resilience.

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 communities.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Deliver high volumes of mail during peak periods.

Skills

Driving licence

Customer focus

Outdoor work

Job description

Royal Mail is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Luton to deliver letters and parcels on a rotating shift schedule, including Sundays. You’ll work 35 hours per week across five days in seven, with duties that involve delivering by van and on foot, building customer relationships, and working outdoors in all weather.

Full training and a uniform are provided. A manual UK driving licence with up to 6 penalty points is required, along with the ability to pass a driving assessment and lift