Community-Driven Postal Delivery Driver Outdoor & Active

Royal Mail; Ashford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

24/7 wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Discounts and offers for everyday use

Job summary

Royal Mail in Ashford is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) for a fixed-term 6-month contract. You will sort letters and parcels, deliver by van or on foot in the local area, and build relationships with customers while working outdoors in all weather.

The rota includes weekends and Sunday afternoons on rotation, with a 30-hour week and an 8:00–20:30 schedule. Full training, a uniform, and a red Royal Mail van are provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full manual UK driving licence with up to 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

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 weather conditions

Skills

Manual UK driving licence

Driving a Royal Mail van daily

Physical fitness for long walks

Reliability and self-motivation

Strong organisation and resilience

Job description

Royal Mail in Ashford is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) for a fixed-term 6-month contract. You will sort letters and parcels, deliver by van or on foot in the local area, and build relationships with customers while working outdoors in all weather.

The rota includes weekends and Sunday afternoons on rotation, with a 30-hour week and an 8:00–20:30 schedule. Full training, a uniform, and a red Royal Mail van are provided.