Active Postie: Local Delivery Driver (Outdoor Role)

Royal Mail; Castle Douglas; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Uniform provided

Iconic red van

Job summary

Royal Mail in Castle Douglas is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) for a fixed-term 9-month role. You will sort and deliver letters and parcels, driving a Royal Mail van and walking portions of your route to reach customers in your local area.

The role requires full manual UK driving licence, fitness for long walks, and the ability to work outdoors. Training is provided, with a uniform and a rewarded overtime possibility.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points)
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment
• Physically fit to walk long distances, climb stairs/hills and lift 10kg+ mailbags
• Reliable and self-motivated with strong organisation
• Resilient in a busy environment with a customer-focused mindset
• 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
• Drive a Royal Mail van daily and cover routes during peak periods

Skills

Driving

Customer service

Physical fitness

Organisation

Job description

Royal Mail in Castle Douglas is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) for a fixed-term 9-month role. You will sort and deliver letters and parcels, driving a Royal Mail van and walking portions of your route to reach customers in your local area.

The role requires full manual UK driving licence, fitness for long walks, and the ability to work outdoors. Training is provided, with a uniform and a rewarded overtime possibility.