Postal Delivery Driver (Postie)

Royal Mail Group; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday

Career development

Pension and wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

MyBundle+ discounts

Discounted RM products and free stamps

Job summary

Royal Mail Group in Southend-on-Sea is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) on a fixed-term 9-month contract. You will deliver letters and parcels, work outdoors in all weather, and build relationships with customers on a rotating shift including weekends.

Full training, a uniform, and a Royal Mail van are provided. The role requires a full manual UK driving licence, physical fitness, and reliability for a busy, high-volume route.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence (minimum 6 penalty points)
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van and pass a driving assessment
• Physically fit and able to walk long distances, climb stairs/hills, lift 10kg+ mailbags
• Reliable and self-motivated in a busy environment
• Strong organisation and resilience with good customer focus
• Comfortable working outdoors and independently

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 conditions

Skills

Full manual UK driving licence

Driving assessment

Outdoors work

Reliable and self-motivated

Customer-focused

Organisation and resilience

Job description

Location: Southend On Sea Delivery Office, SS1 1AA

Job type: Fixed Termcontract (9 Months)

Salary: £13.68 per hour* (paid monthly) + paid overtime available.Working hours: 37:00hours per week - working 5days in 7 across Monday - Sunday - 07:00 to 21:00.This will be split between morning and evening shifts.
Morning shifts will vary slightly but will take place between 07:15 and 16:00.

Sunday shifts on a rota basis every 1 in 3 Sundays, between 10:00 and 18:00

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 Southend-On-Sea.

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.

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.