Postal Delivery Driver — Outdoor Routes, 4‑Day Week

Royal Mail Group; North Shields; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday

Career development

Pension and wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

MyBundle+ discounts

Discounted products and free stamps

Job summary

Royal Mail Group is seeking a delivery colleague at the North Tyneside Delivery Office. The role involves sorting letters and parcels, delivering by van and on foot, and building customer relationships in all weather. Expect rotating shifts, weekend work, and a comprehensive training program.

The position is a 9-month fixed-term contract with 32 hours per week, primarily outdoors, with a strong emphasis on reliability, fitness, and independent work in the community.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence with up to 6 penalty points.
• Reliable, self-motivated and organised.
• Customer-focused with pride in delivering great service.
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van and pass a driving assessment.

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.
• Work rotating shifts, including weekends.

Skills

Full manual UK driving licence

Reliable & self-motivated

Strong organisation

Customer-focused

Tools

Royal Mail van

Job description

Royal Mail Group is seeking a delivery colleague at the North Tyneside Delivery Office. The role involves sorting letters and parcels, delivering by van and on foot, and building customer relationships in all weather. Expect rotating shifts, weekend work, and a comprehensive training program.

The position is a 9-month fixed-term contract with 32 hours per week, primarily outdoors, with a strong emphasis on reliability, fitness, and independent work in the community.