Postal Delivery Driver (Postie)

Royal Mail; Eastwood; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday

Career development opportunities

Pension and wellbeing support

Discounts and offers

Product discounts and free stamps ata

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Royal Mail is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Nottingham to deliver letters and parcels on a rotating shift, including some weekends. The role involves sorting at the delivery office, delivering by van and on foot, and building relationships with customers.

The job is outdoors in all weather, with a demanding but rewarding schedule and a focus on reliable, independent working. Physical fitness and the ability to handle load-bearing mailbags are required.

Qualifications

• A full manual UK driving licence.
• Ability to drive a Royal Mail van daily.
• Willingness to drive daily and pass a driving assessment.
• Physically fit for walking long distances and lifting 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.
• Deliver a high volume of items accurately and on time.

Skills

Driving

Customer service

Independent working

Organisation

Resilience

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 Nottingham. 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 (location) Delivery Office. (delete if not applicable)

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

Each 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

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

• 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.