Active Postal Delivery Driver - Outdoors and Community

Royal Mail; Houghton-le-Spring; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension and 24/7 wellbeing

Career development opportunities

Discounts on Royal Mail products

Job summary

Royal Mail in Houghton Le Spring is recruiting a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) on a fixed term contract for 12 months. You will sort letters and parcels, deliver by van and on foot, and build relationships with customers in your local area.

The role is outdoor, weather‑dependent and involves rotating shifts with some weekend work. A full manual UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points) is required, along with the ability to pass a driving assessment.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points).
• Ability to pass a driving assessment.
• Physically fit to walk long distances and lift mailbags.
• Reliable, self-motivated and customer-focused.
• Strong organisational skills and resilience.
• 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

Active outdoors

Independent worker

Customer service

Reliable

Organised

Job description

Royal Mail in Houghton Le Spring is recruiting a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) on a fixed term contract for 12 months. You will sort letters and parcels, deliver by van and on foot, and build relationships with customers in your local area.

The role is outdoor, weather‑dependent and involves rotating shifts with some weekend work. A full manual UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points) is required, along with the ability to pass a driving assessment.