Active Postal Delivery Driver — Outdoor Routes

Royal Mail Group; South Cheriton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday

Career development

Pension and wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

MyBundle+ discounts

Discounted stamps and products

Job summary

Royal Mail Group in Chard is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) for a 9-month fixed term contract, working 37 hours across a 5-day rota and weekends. You will sort mail, deliver by van and on foot, and build relationships with customers in the local area.

You must hold a full UK manual driving licence, be willing to drive a Royal Mail van daily, and pass a driving assessment. The role is outdoors, physically active, and involves a rotating shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence with up to 6 penalty points
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van and pass a driving assessment
• Physically fit and comfortable walking long distances
• Reliable and self-motivated person
• 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 weathers
• Deliver high volumes of letters and parcels during peak periods

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Driving assessment

Physical fitness

Reliable

Self-motivated

Organisation

Resilience

Customer-focused

Independent working

Job description

Royal Mail Group in Chard is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) for a 9-month fixed term contract, working 37 hours across a 5-day rota and weekends. You will sort mail, deliver by van and on foot, and build relationships with customers in the local area.

You must hold a full UK manual driving licence, be willing to drive a Royal Mail van daily, and pass a driving assessment. The role is outdoors, physically active, and involves a rotating shift schedule.