Active Postal Delivery Driver – Outdoor Routes (6-Month)

Royal Mail; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Wellbeing support

Discounts and offers

Stamps at Christmas

Career development

Job summary

Royal Mail is hiring a Postie in Coventry to deliver letters and parcels with a Royal Mail van or on foot. The role is fixed-term for 6 months, based in Coventry North Delivery Office, and requires a full manual UK driving licence with up to 6 penalty points.

The shift pattern includes 35 hours per week, some weekends, and a rotating schedule across 06:45–14:45. You will be physically active, work outdoors, and engage with customers daily, helping to ensure timely deliveries in all weather.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence (no more than 6 penalty points)
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment
• Physically fit and able to walk long distances
• 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 weathers

Skills

Driving

Customer service

Outdoors work

Organised

Job description

Royal Mail is hiring a Postie in Coventry to deliver letters and parcels with a Royal Mail van or on foot. The role is fixed-term for 6 months, based in Coventry North Delivery Office, and requires a full manual UK driving licence with up to 6 penalty points.

The shift pattern includes 35 hours per week, some weekends, and a rotating schedule across 06:45–14:45. You will be physically active, work outdoors, and engage with customers daily, helping to ensure timely deliveries in all weather.