Postal Delivery Driver

Royal Mail; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 26,800; Full time

Job summary

Royal Mail in Bristol is recruiting for a delivery postperson. The role involves sorting letters and parcels at the delivery office, delivering by van and on foot across a local area, and building strong relationships with customers.

Applicants must hold a full manual UK driving licence, be physically fit to walk long distances, and be prepared to work outdoors in all weather, with occasional weekend shifts as required.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points) and willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily.
• Physically fit and able to walk long distances and lift 10kg+ mailbags.
• Reliable, self-motivated with strong organisation.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather and independently.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Location: Bristol East Delivery Office, BS5 9AB

Job type: Fixed Term contract, 9 months

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

Working hours: 37:00 hours per week – working 5 days in 7 across Monday - Sunday – 07:15/21:00. Supporting two separate shifts, either 07:15 - 15:00 Letter Deliveries or 13:30 - 21:00 Parcel Deliveries.

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 one in six Sundays at Bristol Fishponds Delivery Office, BS16 3ZZ.

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 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

What’s in it for you?

• 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
• 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.