Postal Delivery Driver (Postie)

Royal Mail Group; Camelford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday

Career development

Pension and wellbeing

Family-friendly policies

MyBundle+ discounts

Discounted stamps and products

Job summary

Royal Mail Group in Camelford is seeking a delivery team member on a fixed-term 12-month contract. You will sort letters and parcels at the delivery office, deliver post by van and on foot in your local area, and build relationships with customers.

This role is outdoors and physically demanding, with 30 hours per week across five days, including weekends and occasional Sundays at peak times. Full training, a uniform, and a red Royal Mail van are provided; a full manual UK driving licence is

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van and pass a driving assessment.
• Physically fit to walk long distances and carry mailbags.

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.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Drive Royal Mail van

Physically fit for long walks

Reliable & self-motivated

Organisation & resilience

Customer-focused

Outdoor working

Job description

Location: Camelford Delivery Office, PL32 9RA

Job type: Fixed Term contract, 12 months

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

Working hours: 30:00 hours per week - working 5 days in 7 across Monday - Sunday -08:45/16:45*

Due to operational demand, you may be required to work occasional Sundays throughout peak periods.

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?

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.