Postal Delivery Driver (Postie)

Royal Mail; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Mail in Dawlish is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) to deliver letters and parcels. You will work on a rotating shift, 37 hours per week, outdoors, five days in seven, including some weekends, with one Sunday in two at Exeter Mail Centre during peak periods.

Training is provided, and duties include sorting at the office, delivering by van or on foot, building relationships with customers, and working in all weather.

Qualifications

• Good customer service and reliability are essential.
• Ability to stay organised and punctual.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather.
• Physically fit to walk long distances and lift mailbags.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Reliability

Organisational skills

Outdoor work

Physical fitness

Job description

Salary: £13.68 per hour

(paid monthly) + paid overtime available.Working hours: 37 hours per week - working 5 days in 7 across Monday - Sunday - 07:15/21:00 - Supporting two separate shifts between 07:15 - 15:30 & 13:00 - 21:00 at peak periods, supporting Letter Deliveries & Parcel Deliveries

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 Dawlish. 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 two Sundays at Exeter Mail Centre.

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

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.