Outdoor Parcel & Letter Driver

Royal Mail Group

South Shields

On-site

GBP 19,000 - 21,000

Full time

12 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday
Career development opportunities
Excellent pension and 24/7 wellbeing
Family-friendly policies
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Job summary

Royal Mail Group is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in South Shields to sort and deliver letters and parcels across a 27.5-hour week. You will work on a rotating shift, including some weekends, with a UK driving licence and driving duties daily in all weather conditions.

The role offers training, a uniform, and a supportive team environment, plus stable benefits and overtime opportunities. You will be the face of Royal Mail in your community, delivering items with care and efficiency.

Qualifications

  • Full UK manual 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, stairs/hills, and lifting 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 weathers.

Skills

Full UK driving licence
Reliable
Self-motivated
Organised
Resilient
Customer-focused
Willingness to work outdoors

Job description

Royal Mail Group is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in South Shields to sort and deliver letters and parcels across a 27.5-hour week. You will work on a rotating shift, including some weekends, with a UK driving licence and driving duties daily in all weather conditions.

The role offers training, a uniform, and a supportive team environment, plus stable benefits and overtime opportunities. You will be the face of Royal Mail in your community, delivering items with care and efficiency.

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