Parcel Delivery Drivers - Immediate start

Royal Mail; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Uniform provided

Iconic red van

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking a Postie to deliver letters and parcels in your local area. The role features a rotating shift schedule, including some Sundays, with a rota confirming hours and routes that may vary with demand.

You will sort mail, deliver by van and on foot, and build strong customer relationships while working outdoors in all weather. Expect physical duties, driving, and busy, peak-period days.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points)
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment
• Physically fit and able to walk long distances, climb stairs/hills, and lift 10kg+ mailbags
• Reliable and self-motivated
• Strong organisation and resilience in a busy environment
• Customer-focused

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
• Deliver high volumes of mail and parcels during peak periods

Skills

Driving licence

Outdoor/Active

Customer service

Reliability

Physical stamina

Job description

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 Southampton. 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. Your role will include mail delivery,parcel delivery and collections duties. You'll be required to work 1 in 3 Sundays at Sarisbury Green. 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
• 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