Postal Delivery Driver (Postie)

Royal Mail Group; Lydney; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday

Career development

Excellent pension

Wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

Discounts and offers

Discounted Royal Mail products

Job summary

Royal Mail Group is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Lydney. You will work a 30-hour week with a rotating schedule, delivering letters and parcels by van and on foot across the local area. Training is provided, and you’ll join a team that serves the community in all weather conditions.

The role is physically demanding, with weekend work and occasional Sunday shifts. You will be expected to stay active, build relationships with customers, and work independently on your rota.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence is required.
• Ability to pass a driving assessment.
• Physically fit and able 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 and communities.
• Work outdoors in all weathers and in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Driving licence

Driving assessment

Physically fit

Reliable

Organisation

Customer-focused

Outdoors/independently

Job description

Location: Lydney Delivery Office, GL15 5AA

Job type: Permanentcontract

Salary: £13.68 per hour* (paid monthly) + paid overtime available.
Working hours: 30:00hours per week - working 6days in 7 across Monday - Sunday for five weeks and the sixth week off - 07:00 - 15:30/11:30 - 20:00*

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 Lydney.

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 LydneyDelivery Office working between 11:00/17:00

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.