Postal Delivery Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Career development

Pension

Wellbeing support

Family policies

Discounts

Free stamps

Job summary

Royal Mail is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Evesham. The role involves delivering letters and parcels in a 30-hour week across a 5-in-7 rota, with a fixed-term contract for 9 months. You will work from the Evesham office and may include Sundays at the Worcester Delivery Office, enjoying active, outdoor duty in all weather.

You will carry a Royal Mail van daily, handle items, and build customer relationships while adhering to safety and service standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK manual driving licence.
• Reliable and self-motivated with good time management.
• Customer-focused with excellent communication on delivery routes.

Responsibilities

• Sort letters and parcels at the delivery office.
• Deliver post by van and on foot in your local area.
• Build relationships with customers on your route.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Reliable

Customer-focused

Organised

Independent

Job description

Location: Evesham Delivery Office, WR11 4HR

Job type: Fixed Term contract (9 months)

Salary: £13.68 per hour *(paid monthly) + paid overtime available.

Working hours: 30 hours per week – working 5 days in 7 across Monday - Sunday – 09:05/15:30*.

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 Evesham.

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 Sundays at Worcester Delivery Office.

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

About You

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 ability 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

Benefits

Benefits may vary depending on your contract length and start date, with some subject to qualifying periods.

• 22.5 days holiday, rising with service (adjusted to your working hours and contract duration if part time* or fixed term)
• Career development opportunities
• Excellent pension and 24/7 wellbeing support, including online GP access.
• Family‑friendly policies
• MyBundle+ discounts and offers helping you save on everyday items, days out, and more.
• Discounted RMG products and free stamps at Christmas
• Please note: For candidate search purposes, roles offering between 35-37 hours per week are listed as full-time. However, any role under 37 hours per week will be classified as part‑time in the employment contract.
• As a Postie, you’re expected to securely deliver all items on your route, including handling and delivering election materials and certain items (such as food products or alcohol) in line with Royal Mail business standards.

No CV needed — apply in minutes! Complete an online test, then interview with the manager. Join us and help deliver what matters.