Active Postal Delivery Driver — Outdoor Routes & Community

Royal Mail Group; Tenterden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

Discounts and offers

Free stamps at Christmas

Career development

MyBundle+ discounts

Job summary

Royal Mail Group in Tenterden is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) for a fixed-term 6-month contract. You will sort and deliver letters and parcels, walking long distances and driving a Royal Mail van daily. The role requires a full manual UK driving licence, reliability, and a customer-focused outlook.

Training and a uniform are provided, with shift patterns across 7 days. The position offers 37 hours per week, weekend work on a rotating basis, and paid overtime.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence required.
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van and pass a driving assessment.
• Physically fit and able to walk long distances, climb stairs/hills, and lift 10kg+ mailbags.
• Reliable and self-motivated.
• Strong organisation and resilience in a busy environment.
• Customer-focused with pride in delivering 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 licence

Driving assessment

Fitness for long walks

Reliable

Self-motivated

Customer focus

Organisation

Outdoor work

Job description

Royal Mail Group in Tenterden is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) for a fixed-term 6-month contract. You will sort and deliver letters and parcels, walking long distances and driving a Royal Mail van daily. The role requires a full manual UK driving licence, reliability, and a customer-focused outlook.

Training and a uniform are provided, with shift patterns across 7 days. The position offers 37 hours per week, weekend work on a rotating basis, and paid overtime.