Active Postal Delivery Driver — Outdoor, Local Routes

Royal Mail; Darwen; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday

Career development opportunities

Excellent pension and wellbeing 24/7

Family-friendly policies

MyBundle+ discounts

Discounted stamps for Christmas

Election materials delivery experience

Job summary

Royal Mail is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Darwen to sort and deliver letters and parcels across a fixed-term 9-month contract. You will work 35 hours per week, Monday to Sunday, 08:00 to 15:30, with overtime opportunities and a full training program.

The role involves outdoor work in all weather, building customer relationships, and delivering items accurately and on time. A full UK driving licence is required and you will be paid £13.68 per hour with monthly pay.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK manual driving licence and be able to pass a driving assessment.
• Physically capable of walking long distances and lifting 10kg+ mailbags.
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Sort letters and parcels at the delivery office.
• Deliver post by van and on foot in your local area.
• Build relationships with customers on your route.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Ability to pass driving assessment

Physically fit

Reliable and self-motivated

Strong organisation

Customer-focused

Comfortable outdoors

Job description

Royal Mail is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Darwen to sort and deliver letters and parcels across a fixed-term 9-month contract. You will work 35 hours per week, Monday to Sunday, 08:00 to 15:30, with overtime opportunities and a full training program.

The role involves outdoor work in all weather, building customer relationships, and delivering items accurately and on time. A full UK driving licence is required and you will be paid £13.68 per hour with monthly pay.