Active Postal Delivery Driver – Outdoors & Community

Royal Mail; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Mail Swadlincote is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) on a 9‑month fixed term contract. You will sort mail, deliver by van and on foot, and engage with customers on your round.

You will work a 30-hour week across Monday to Sunday, with weekend shifts, outdoors in all weathers, and full training provided.

A full UK manual driving licence (up to 6 points) is required, plus reliability and good fitness to handle bags up to 10 kg.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required (max 6 penalty points).
• Willingness to drive Royal Mail van daily and pass driving assessment.
• Physically fit to walk long distances and lift 10kg+ bags.
• Reliable, self-motivated and customer-focused.
• Comfortable working outdoors and independently.

Responsibilities

• Sort letters and parcels at the delivery office.
• Deliver post by van and on foot in local area.
• Build relationships with customers.
• Work outdoors in all weathers.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Customer service focus

Physical fitness

Reliability

Organised

Job description

Royal Mail Swadlincote is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) on a 9‑month fixed term contract. You will sort mail, deliver by van and on foot, and engage with customers on your round.

You will work a 30-hour week across Monday to Sunday, with weekend shifts, outdoors in all weathers, and full training provided.

A full UK manual driving licence (up to 6 points) is required, plus reliability and good fitness to handle bags up to 10 kg.