Postal Delivery Driver

Royal Mail; North Walsham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 22.5 days

Career development opportunities

Pension & wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

Discounts & offers (MyBundle+)

Discounted stamps

Christmas stamps

Job summary

Royal Mail is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in North Walsham. You will deliver letters and parcels, sort items, and build daily customer relationships. The role involves outdoor work in all weather, walking long distances, and driving a Royal Mail van.

The position offers rotating shifts, weekend work, and training with a final deliverables focus on accuracy and service levels in a busy community setting.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment.
• Physically fit with ability to walk long distances and carry mailbags.
• Reliable, self-motivated and customer-focused.
• Excellent organisation and resilience in a busy environment.

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.
• Deliver high volumes of letters and parcels, especially during peak periods.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Willingness to drive

Physically fit

Reliable & self-motivated

Strong organisation

Customer-focused

Comfortable outdoors

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 North Walsham. 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 (ROUNDTREE WAY) 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

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

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.