Active Postal Delivery Driver – Van & On-Foot Routes (Dartford)

Royal Mail Group; Dartford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance (22.5 days)

Career development

Pension & wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

Discounts & offers

Free stamps at Christmas

Job summary

Royal Mail’s Dartford Delivery Office is hiring a Postie to deliver letters and parcels across the local area. The role involves driving a Royal Mail van, walking routes, and serving customers in all weathers. You’ll work a rotating shift schedule, 37 hours per week, across Monday to Sunday, with some weekend work.

Full training, a uniform, and the iconic red van are provided. A full manual UK driving licence (max 6 points) and the ability to pass a driving assessment are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have 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, and lift/carry 10kg+ mailbags
• Reliable and self-motivated
• Strong organisational skills 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 conditions

Skills

Driving

Customer service

Reliability

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Education

Full UK manual driving licence (license)

Job description

Royal Mail’s Dartford Delivery Office is hiring a Postie to deliver letters and parcels across the local area. The role involves driving a Royal Mail van, walking routes, and serving customers in all weathers. You’ll work a rotating shift schedule, 37 hours per week, across Monday to Sunday, with some weekend work.

Full training, a uniform, and the iconic red van are provided. A full manual UK driving licence (max 6 points) and the ability to pass a driving assessment are essential.