Active Postal Driver — Outdoors (6-Month Contract)

Royal Mail; Swanley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday

Pension and wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

MyBundle+ discounts

Discounted RM products and stamps

Job summary

Royal Mail in Sheerness is seeking a Postal Delivery Driver (Postie) for a fixed-term 6‑month contract. You will deliver letters and parcels, working a rotating shift including weekends at times, and you may be assigned Sundays at Sittingbourne Delivery Office.

You’ll receive full training, wear the Royal Mail uniform, and drive a Royal Mail van. The role is outdoors, physically demanding and offers holiday and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence with up to 6 penalty points.
• Ability to pass a driving assessment for Royal Mail vans.
• Physically fit for long walks and lifting mailbags.
• Reliable, self-motivated with strong organisation.
• Customer-focused and able to work outdoors in all weathers.

Responsibilities

• Sort letters and parcels at the delivery office.
• Deliver post by van and on foot in the local area.
• Build relationships with customers in the community.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Skills

Driving licence

Outdoor work

Reliability

Self-motivation

Organisation

Job description

Royal Mail in Sheerness is seeking a Postal Delivery Driver (Postie) for a fixed-term 6‑month contract. You will deliver letters and parcels, working a rotating shift including weekends at times, and you may be assigned Sundays at Sittingbourne Delivery Office.

You’ll receive full training, wear the Royal Mail uniform, and drive a Royal Mail van. The role is outdoors, physically demanding and offers holiday and pension benefits.