Active Postal Delivery Driver — Outdoor Routes & Community Focus

Royal Mail; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday

Career development opportunities

Excellent pension and wellbeing

Family-friendly policies

MyBundle+ discounts

Discounted Royal Mail products

Job summary

Royal Mail in Merthyr Tydfil is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) on a fixed-term contract for 6 months. The role involves delivering letters and parcels by van and on foot, with a 30-hour week across 5 days, including weekend shifts.

You will need a full manual UK driving licence, be physically fit, and comfortable working outdoors. Training is provided, and overtime is paid; benefits include pension, wellbeing support, and holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• A full manual UK driving licence (maximum 6 penalty points, registered to your current name and address).
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment.
• Physically fit and comfortable walking long distances, climbing stairs/hills, and lifting 10kg+ 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.

Skills

Manual UK driving licence

Physically fit

Reliable and self-motivated

Strong organisation

Customer-focused

Outdoor work

Job description

Royal Mail in Merthyr Tydfil is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) on a fixed-term contract for 6 months. The role involves delivering letters and parcels by van and on foot, with a 30-hour week across 5 days, including weekend shifts.

You will need a full manual UK driving licence, be physically fit, and comfortable working outdoors. Training is provided, and overtime is paid; benefits include pension, wellbeing support, and holiday entitlement.