Active Postal Delivery Driver - Outdoor & Community Focus

Royal Mail; Woodside; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday

Career development opportunities

Excellent pension

Wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

Discounts and offers via MyBundle+

Discounted Royal Mail products

Job summary

Royal Mail in Bishop Auckland is seeking a Postie to deliver letters and parcels on a rotating shift, including weekends. You will sort mail at the office and deliver by van or on foot, building relationships with customers on your route.

You'll work outdoors in all weather, stay active, and receive full training, a uniform, and the iconic red van. A full manual UK driving licence with up to 6 penalty points is required, along with passing a driving assessment and the ability to lift 10kg+

Qualifications

• Must have a full manual UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points, registered to your current name and address).
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment.
• Physically fit and able to walk long distances, climb stairs/hills, and lift/carry 10kg+ mailbags.
• Reliable and self-motivated with 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 weather.

Job description

Royal Mail in Bishop Auckland is seeking a Postie to deliver letters and parcels on a rotating shift, including weekends. You will sort mail at the office and deliver by van or on foot, building relationships with customers on your route.

You'll work outdoors in all weather, stay active, and receive full training, a uniform, and the iconic red van. A full manual UK driving licence with up to 6 penalty points is required, along with passing a driving assessment and the ability to lift 10kg+