Active Postal Delivery Driver - Outdoor Routes (Fixed-Term)

Royal Mail; Hesketh Bank; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

Discounts and offers

Free stamps at Christmas

MyBundle+ discounts

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Preston to deliver letters and parcels, sort mail, and engage with customers on a rotating 5-in-7 shift. The role is a fixed-term contract (6 months) with a 30-hour week and weekend work. You will work outdoors, in all weather, using a Royal Mail van and your local knowledge to serve the community.

Full training and a uniform are provided. Expect a mix of walking and driving duties, with overtime potential and a benefits package that

Qualifications

• A full manual UK driving licence with up to 6 penalty points.
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment.
• Physically fit and able to walk long distances and lift 10kg+ mailbags.
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work outdoors and independently.
• Strong organisation and resilience in a busy environment.
• Customer-focused with pride in delivering great service.

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

Physically fit

Reliable

Independent worker

Customer-focused

Strong organisation

Job description

Royal Mail is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Preston to deliver letters and parcels, sort mail, and engage with customers on a rotating 5-in-7 shift. The role is a fixed-term contract (6 months) with a 30-hour week and weekend work. You will work outdoors, in all weather, using a Royal Mail van and your local knowledge to serve the community.

Full training and a uniform are provided. Expect a mix of walking and driving duties, with overtime potential and a benefits package that