Active Postal Delivery Driver — Outdoor Routes & Community Impact

Royal Mail; Margate; 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 RM products and free stamps

Job summary

Royal Mail in Margate is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) on a fixed-term 6-month contract. You will deliver letters and parcels on a rotating shift, 15 hours per week, including weekends, with full training provided.

You'll stay active outdoors, walk up to 12 miles, and pass a driving assessment. A full manual UK driving licence (up to 6 points) is required, plus reliability and customer‑focused service.

Qualifications

• Must have full manual UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points)
• Willingness to drive Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment
• Physically fit and able to walk long distances, climb stairs/hills, lift/carry 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 weathers
• Walk long distances (up to 12 miles / 20,000+ steps)
• Drive a Royal Mail van daily
• Deliver high volumes of parcels
• Busy, time-pressured days, especially during peak periods

Skills

Active outdoors

Reliability

Independent working

Customer service

Organisational skills

Driving

Job description

Royal Mail in Margate is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) on a fixed-term 6-month contract. You will deliver letters and parcels on a rotating shift, 15 hours per week, including weekends, with full training provided.

You'll stay active outdoors, walk up to 12 miles, and pass a driving assessment. A full manual UK driving licence (up to 6 points) is required, plus reliability and customer‑focused service.