Active Postal Delivery Driver – Outdoors, Flexible Shifts

Royal Mail; Ilford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Career development

Pension & wellbeing

Family-friendly policies

Discounts & offers

Discounted stamps

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Ilford to deliver letters and parcels and engage with the local community. The role features a 30-hour work week across five days, including some weekends, and a fixed-term contract for 9 months.

The job requires a full UK driving licence, physical fitness for long walks, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather, with opportunities for overtime and a structured rota.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points) and ability to pass driving assessment.
• Physically fit and able to walk long distances, climb stairs/hills, lift/carry 10kg+ mailbags.
• Reliable and self-motivated in a busy environment.
• Strong organisation and resilience in delivering 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 conditions.

Skills

Driving licence

Physical fitness

Reliability

Organizational skills

Customer service

Independence

Job description

Royal Mail is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Ilford to deliver letters and parcels and engage with the local community. The role features a 30-hour work week across five days, including some weekends, and a fixed-term contract for 9 months.

The job requires a full UK driving licence, physical fitness for long walks, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather, with opportunities for overtime and a structured rota.