Active Postal Delivery Driver – Rotating Shifts & Outdoors

Royal Mail; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday

Career development opportunities

Excellent pension and 24/7 wellbeing

Family-friendly policies

MyBundle+ discounts

Discounted RMG products and freeStamps

Job summary

Royal Mail in London is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) to deliver letters and parcels across the local area. You’ll work on a rotating shift, with Sundays at times, 30 hours per week, and a 9-month fixed term contract for Abbey Wood and surrounding areas.

You’ll be trained, receive a uniform and a red Royal Mail van. Requirements include a full manual UK driving licence, ability to pass a driving assessment, and fitness to walk long distances.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points)
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van 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 weathers

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Ability to pass driving assessment

Physically fit for long walks

Reliable and self-motivated

Good organisation and resilience

Customer focused

Comfortable outdoors/independently

Job description

Royal Mail in London is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) to deliver letters and parcels across the local area. You’ll work on a rotating shift, with Sundays at times, 30 hours per week, and a 9-month fixed term contract for Abbey Wood and surrounding areas.

You’ll be trained, receive a uniform and a red Royal Mail van. Requirements include a full manual UK driving licence, ability to pass a driving assessment, and fitness to walk long distances.