Active Postal Delivery Driver Ipswich (12‑Month Contract)

Royal Mail Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 15,547 - 22,143; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday

Pension

Wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

MyBundle+ discounts

Free stamps at Christmas

Job summary

Royal Mail Group in Ipswich is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) for a fixed term contract (12 months). This 37-hour week involves delivering letters and parcels in Ipswich, driving a Royal Mail van, and working outdoors in all weathers.

You’ll need a full manual UK driving licence (up to 6 penalty points) and be willing to pass a driving assessment. The role includes paid overtime and benefits such as pension and wellbeing support.

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.
• 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
• Deliver items including exam results and business orders on your route

Skills

Driving licence

Independence

Reliability

Organisation

Customer service

Outdoor work

Physical fitness

Job description

Royal Mail Group in Ipswich is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) for a fixed term contract (12 months). This 37-hour week involves delivering letters and parcels in Ipswich, driving a Royal Mail van, and working outdoors in all weathers.

You’ll need a full manual UK driving licence (up to 6 penalty points) and be willing to pass a driving assessment. The role includes paid overtime and benefits such as pension and wellbeing support.