Active Postal Delivery Driver - Fixed Term (6 Months)

Royal Mail Group; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday

Pension

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Job summary

Royal Mail Group in Barnsley is seeking a Postal Delivery Driver (Postie) for a fixed-term 6-month role. You will sort letters and parcels at the delivery office, then deliver by van and on foot in the local area, building strong relationships with customers on a rotating schedule.

The position is physically demanding yet rewarding, with a full UK driving licence required and training provided. Expect outdoor work in all weather, weekend work, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence (maximum 6 penalty points)
• Able to pass a driving assessment and drive a Royal Mail van daily
• Physically fit and comfortable walking long distances and lifting 10kg+ mailbags
• Reliable, self-motivated and organised for a busy environment
• 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 weather conditions

Skills

Driving

physically fit

Reliable

Customer-focused

Job description

Royal Mail Group in Barnsley is seeking a Postal Delivery Driver (Postie) for a fixed-term 6-month role. You will sort letters and parcels at the delivery office, then deliver by van and on foot in the local area, building strong relationships with customers on a rotating schedule.

The position is physically demanding yet rewarding, with a full UK driving licence required and training provided. Expect outdoor work in all weather, weekend work, and a supportive team environment.