Active Postal Delivery Driver: Outdoor & Rotating Shifts

Royal Mail; Hockley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday

Excellent pension and wellbeing

24/7 wellbeing support

MyBundle+ discounts

Discounted stamps and products

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Hockley to deliver letters and parcels across local routes. The role involves driving a Royal Mail van daily, walking routes, building customer relationships, and working outdoors in all weather.

A 37-hour week with a rotating shift across 7 days and Sundays participates in a fixed term 12-month contract. You’ll receive full training, a uniform, and a supportive pension and wellbeing package, with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• Must have a full manual UK driving licence (maximum 6 penalty points).
• Be willing to drive a Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment.
• Physically capable of walking long distances and lifting 10kg+ mailbags.
• Reliable, self-motivated and well organised in a busy environment.
• Customer-focused with pride in delivering great service.

Responsibilities

• Sort letters and parcels at the delivery office.
• Deliver post by van and on foot in your local area.
• Build relationships with customers and communities.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Physically fit

Reliable

Self-motivated

Strong organisation

Customer-focused

Independent worker

Job description

Royal Mail is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Hockley to deliver letters and parcels across local routes. The role involves driving a Royal Mail van daily, walking routes, building customer relationships, and working outdoors in all weather.

A 37-hour week with a rotating shift across 7 days and Sundays participates in a fixed term 12-month contract. You’ll receive full training, a uniform, and a supportive pension and wellbeing package, with potential overtime.