Outdoor Delivery Driver (9‑Month Contract) – Rotating Weekends

Royal Mail; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension plan

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Free stamps

Job summary

Royal Mail in Kirkby In Ashfield is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) to join on a fixed-term 9‑month contract. You will deliver letters and parcels, using a Royal Mail van, and engage with customers on your route. The shift pattern includes weekends and a rotating schedule.

The role is outdoors, physically demanding, and requires a full UK driving licence, reliability, and self-motivation. Training provided; uniform supplied; overtime paid.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required with up to 6 penalty points.
• Physically fit to walk long distances and lift/mailbags.
• Reliable, self-motivated and customer-focused in outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Sort letters and parcels at the delivery office.
• Deliver post by van and on foot in the local area.
• Build relationships with customers and work outdoors in all weathers.
• Follow rota and deliver to schedule, including Sundays.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Reliable

Self-motivated

Organised

Tools

Driving a van

Job description

Royal Mail in Kirkby In Ashfield is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) to join on a fixed-term 9‑month contract. You will deliver letters and parcels, using a Royal Mail van, and engage with customers on your route. The shift pattern includes weekends and a rotating schedule.

The role is outdoors, physically demanding, and requires a full UK driving licence, reliability, and self-motivation. Training provided; uniform supplied; overtime paid.