Active Postal Delivery Driver - Outdoor, 35h/wk

Royal Mail; Leicester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday

Career development opportunities

Pension and wellbeing support

Discounts and offers

Uniform and training provided

Job summary

Royal Mail in Leicester is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) for a 12‑month fixed term contract. You’ll work 35 hours per week on a rotating shift, delivering letters and parcels in the Leicester area with training provided and a uniform supplied.

The role involves driving a Royal Mail van and working outdoors, including weekends. Salary starts at £13.68 per hour with paid overtime; full-time hours and a supportive benefits package apply, with optional part-time considerations based on

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence (maximum 6 penalty points)
• Willingness to drive Royal Mail van daily
• Physically fit for long walking, stairs/hills, lifting 10kg+ mailbags
• Reliable and self-motivated
• Strong organisation and resilience
• 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 high volumes of mail and parcels efficiently
• Adhere to Royal Mail safety and service standards

Job description

Royal Mail in Leicester is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) for a 12‑month fixed term contract. You’ll work 35 hours per week on a rotating shift, delivering letters and parcels in the Leicester area with training provided and a uniform supplied.

The role involves driving a Royal Mail van and working outdoors, including weekends. Salary starts at £13.68 per hour with paid overtime; full-time hours and a supportive benefits package apply, with optional part-time considerations based on