Active Postal Delivery Driver – Outdoor Routes

Royal Mail; Kingswear; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Career development

Pension & wellbeing

Family-friendly policies

Discounts

Free stamps at Christmas

Job summary

Royal Mail in Dartmouth is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) on a fixed term 12-month contract. You will sort and deliver letters and parcels by van and on foot, building relationships with customers while working outdoors.

This role requires a full manual UK driving licence, physical fitness for long walks, and a rotating weekend schedule. You’ll be trained and provided with a uniform and a red Royal Mail van.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence with up to 6 penalty points.
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily.
• Physically fit to walk long distances and lift 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 weather conditions

Skills

Driving licence

Physical fitness

Outdoor work

Customer service

Time management

Navigation skills

Tools

Vehicle operation

Job description

Royal Mail in Dartmouth is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) on a fixed term 12-month contract. You will sort and deliver letters and parcels by van and on foot, building relationships with customers while working outdoors.

This role requires a full manual UK driving licence, physical fitness for long walks, and a rotating weekend schedule. You’ll be trained and provided with a uniform and a red Royal Mail van.