Active Postal Delivery Driver – Flexible Rotas & Outdoors

Royal Mail

Tonbridge

On-site

GBP 17,000 - 22,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Royal Mail in Tonbridge is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) on a permanent basis. You will sort letters and parcels, deliver by van and on foot, and build strong relationships with customers in your local area, working outdoors in all weather.

The role offers a 30-hour week across 5 days, with rotating shifts including weekends. Full training, a uniform, and a safety-focused team environment are provided.

Qualifications

  • Must have a full manual UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points)
  • 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
  • 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

UK Driving Licence
Physical fitness
Reliability
Organisation
Customer focus
Independent work
Outdoor work

Job description

Royal Mail in Tonbridge is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) on a permanent basis. You will sort letters and parcels, deliver by van and on foot, and build strong relationships with customers in your local area, working outdoors in all weather.

The role offers a 30-hour week across 5 days, with rotating shifts including weekends. Full training, a uniform, and a safety-focused team environment are provided.

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