Active Postal Driver - Outdoors & Community Delivery (6-Month)

Royal Mail Group; Newbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday

Career development

Pension and wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

MyBundle+ discounts

Discounted stamps at Christmas

Job summary

Royal Mail in Newbury is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) for a 6-month fixed term contract, working 35 hours per week across a 5-day, 7-day rota. You’ll deliver letters and parcels, walk long distances, and operate a Royal Mail van while serving the local community.

The role requires a full manual UK driving licence, physical fitness, and reliability. Training is provided, with weekend shifts and paid overtime available.

Qualifications

• A full manual UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points).
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van and pass a driving assessment.
• Physically fit and comfortable walking long distances and lifting 10kg+ mailbags.
• Reliable, self-motivated and customer-focused.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Driving licence (full manual UK)

Job description

Royal Mail in Newbury is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) for a 6-month fixed term contract, working 35 hours per week across a 5-day, 7-day rota. You’ll deliver letters and parcels, walk long distances, and operate a Royal Mail van while serving the local community.

The role requires a full manual UK driving licence, physical fitness, and reliability. Training is provided, with weekend shifts and paid overtime available.