Active Postal Delivery Driver — Outdoors, Independent Role

Royal Mail; Lochgilphead; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Mail in Lochgilphead is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) for a fixed-term 9-month contract. You will sort letters and parcels, deliver by van and on foot, and build relationships with customers in your local area.

This role is outdoors, physically demanding, with a 37-hour week on a 5-in-7 rota, including weekends. Full training, a uniform, and a red Royal Mail van are provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full manual UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points).
• Able to pass a driving assessment.
• Physically fit and able to walk long distances, climb stairs/hills, lift 10kg+ mailbags.
• Reliable, self-motivated with good organisation and resilience.
• 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 the local area.
• Build relationships with customers.
• Work outdoors in all weathers.

Skills

Driving license

Driving assessment

Physical fitness

Reliability

Organization

Customer focus

Outdoor work

Independence

Job description

Royal Mail in Lochgilphead is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) for a fixed-term 9-month contract. You will sort letters and parcels, deliver by van and on foot, and build relationships with customers in your local area.

This role is outdoors, physically demanding, with a 37-hour week on a 5-in-7 rota, including weekends. Full training, a uniform, and a red Royal Mail van are provided.