Long Distance Delivery Drivers Needed Immediate

Royal Mail; Oxford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Mail in Oxford is recruiting a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) to join our local delivery team. You will deliver letters and parcels by van and on foot, working five days over seven on a rotating schedule, with some Sundays.

You will be the face of our trusted service in the community and will operate outdoors in all weathers. We provide full training, a uniform, and an iconic red van; a UK manual driving licence is required and a driving assessment will be conducted.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence (6 points max)
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment
• Physically fit; able to walk long distances, climb stairs/hills and lift 10kg+ mailbags
• Reliable, self-motivated and well organised
• Customer-focused with pride in delivering great service
• 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 weather conditions
• Follow a rotating shift schedule, including Sundays

Skills

UK driving licence

Physical fitness

Organised

Customer-focused

Independent worker

Outdoor work

Job description

We'll provide full training, a uniform, and an iconic red van. You'll need: A full manual UK driving licence (maximum 6 penalty points, registered to your current name and address) Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and able to pass a driving assessment Physically fit and comfortable walking long distances , climbing stairs / hills, and lifting / carrying 10kg+ mailbags Reliable and self-motivated Strong organisation and resilience in a busy environment Customer-focused, with pride in delivering great service Comfortable working outdoors and independently

Salary: £13.68 per hour

• (paid monthly) + paid overtime available.
• Working hours: 37.00 hours per week - working 5 days over 7, Monday - Sunday - 07:30/16:30
• Looking for a delivery driver job where you can stay active, connected to your community, and enjoy great benefits? Join Royal Mail as a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) and become the face of our trusted service, delivering letters and parcels in Oxford. You'll work on a rotating shift schedule, including some weekends. Your rota will confirm your hours and delivery routes, which may vary based on demand. You'll be required to work 1 Sunday, every 5 weeks. What you'll do 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 You'll deliver more than just mail: exam results, birthday cards, business orders, and moments that matter.
• It's not always easy - but it's always rewarding.
• Why people enjoy this role Being active and outdoors Working independently Meeting customers A role that offers routine, structure, and variety
• What to expect This role is physically demanding and fast-paced: Walking long distances (up to 12 miles / 20,000+ steps) Driving a Royal Mail van daily Working in all weather conditions Delivering letters and high volumes of parcels Busy, time-pressured days, especially during peak periods