Active Postal Delivery Driver – Van Provided

Royal Mail

Shaftesbury

On-site

GBP 18,000 - 21,000

Full time

12 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance (22.5 days)
Pension plan
Wellbeing support
Family-friendly policies
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Discounted stamps

Job summary

Royal Mail Shaftesbury Delivery Office is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) on a fixed-term contract for 6 months. You will sort letters and parcels at the delivery office, and deliver by van and on foot in your local area, building relationships with customers.

The role requires a full manual UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points), willingness to drive daily, and the fitness to walk long distances up to 12 miles, working outdoors across five days in seven with early shifts.

Qualifications

  • Full manual UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points).
  • Ability to pass a driving assessment.
  • Physically fit and able to walk long distances.
  • Reliable and self-motivated.
  • Strong organisation and resilience in a busy environment.
  • Customer-focused, with pride in delivering great service.

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.
  • Deliver high volumes of mail and parcels.

Skills

Driving licence (UK)
Driving assessment
Physical fitness
Reliability
Customer focus
Independent working

Job description

Royal Mail Shaftesbury Delivery Office is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) on a fixed-term contract for 6 months. You will sort letters and parcels at the delivery office, and deliver by van and on foot in your local area, building relationships with customers.

The role requires a full manual UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points), willingness to drive daily, and the fitness to walk long distances up to 12 miles, working outdoors across five days in seven with early shifts.

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