Active Postal Driver - Outdoor Routes

Royal Mail; South Shields; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Career development

Pension and wellbeing

Family-friendly policies

Employee discounts

Discounts at Christmas

Job summary

Royal Mail in South Shields is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) for 27.5 hours per week across 5 days in 7, with shifts 09:00-16:00 or 15:30-21:00. This fixed-term 6-month contract will deliver letters and parcels, working in the community with a Royal Mail van and on foot in your local area.

You’ll be trained, provided a uniform and a safety-first operating environment, with paid overtime where applicable and a supportive team. Weekend work is required on a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• A full manual UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points)
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily
• Physically fit and able to walk long distances, climb stairs/hills, and lift/carry 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 driving licence

Physically fit

Reliable

Customer-focused

Job description

Royal Mail in South Shields is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) for 27.5 hours per week across 5 days in 7, with shifts 09:00-16:00 or 15:30-21:00. This fixed-term 6-month contract will deliver letters and parcels, working in the community with a Royal Mail van and on foot in your local area.

You’ll be trained, provided a uniform and a safety-first operating environment, with paid overtime where applicable and a supportive team. Weekend work is required on a rotating schedule.