Fixed-Term Postal Delivery Driver – Active Outdoor Van Routes

Royal Mail Group; Haddington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday

Career development opportunities

Excellent pension

Family-friendly policies

MyBundle+ discounts

Discounted RMG products

Free stamps at Christmas

Job summary

Royal Mail Group is recruiting a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Haddington to sort and deliver letters and parcels across the local area. You’ll work a 30-hour week on a rotating shift pattern, including Sundays, with training provided and a daily van to use.

The role requires a full manual UK driving licence, physical fitness for long walks, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather. You’ll join a team focused on reliable, customer‑facing service and community presence.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence (maximum 6 penalty points)
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment
• Physically fit and comfortable walking long distances, lifting 10kg+ mailbags
• Reliable and self-motivated with strong organisation and resilience

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

Delivery driving

Outdoor work

Customer service

Organisation

Resilience

Job description

Royal Mail Group is recruiting a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Haddington to sort and deliver letters and parcels across the local area. You’ll work a 30-hour week on a rotating shift pattern, including Sundays, with training provided and a daily van to use.

The role requires a full manual UK driving licence, physical fitness for long walks, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather. You’ll join a team focused on reliable, customer‑facing service and community presence.