Postal Delivery Driver (Postie)

Royal Mail; Tavistock; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 22.5 days

Career development

Pension & wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

MyBundle+ discounts

Discounted RM products / stamps

Job summary

Royal Mail Tavistock Delivery Office in Tavistock is seeking a Postie on a fixed term contract (12 months). The role is 30 hours per week, 08:00–15:00, across five days in seven, outdoors in all weathers, driving a Royal Mail van and delivering letters and parcels in your local area.

You will need a full manual UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points), be physically fit to walk long distances, and enjoy working independently while delivering great service.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence required.
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily.
• Physically fit and able to walk long distances, climb stairs/hills, and lift/carry 10kg+ mailbags.
• Reliable and self-motivated with strong organisation and resilience.
• Customer-focused with pride in delivering great service.
• 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 weathers.

Skills

Driving licence

Physically fit

Outdoor work

Customer service

Self-motivated

Organisation

Job description

Location: Tavistock Delivery Office, PL19 9RL

Job type: Fixed Term contract (12 months)

Salary: £13.68 per hour* (paid monthly) + paid overtime available. Working hours: 30 hours per week - working (5)days in 7 across Monday - Sunday - 08:00/15:00*

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 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.

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