Active Postal Delivery Driver - Outdoors & Community

Royal Mail; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Portsmouth to deliver letters and parcels. You’ll work on a rotating shift schedule, including some weekends, with routes that vary by demand. The role is outdoor and active, delivering more than mail and needing strong community connection.

You will be walking long distances, driving a Royal Mail van daily, and dealing with busy peak periods. A full manual UK driving licence and reliable, self-motivated attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• A full manual UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points)
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment
• Physically fit and able to walk long distances, climb stairs/hills, lift 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
• Deliver exam results, birthday cards and parcels during peak periods

Skills

Manual UK driving licence

Driving assessment

Physical fitness

Reliability

Customer focus

Job description

Royal Mail is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Portsmouth to deliver letters and parcels. You’ll work on a rotating shift schedule, including some weekends, with routes that vary by demand. The role is outdoor and active, delivering more than mail and needing strong community connection.

You will be walking long distances, driving a Royal Mail van daily, and dealing with busy peak periods. A full manual UK driving licence and reliable, self-motivated attitude are essential.