Postal Delivery Driver (Postie) – Rotating Shifts & Outdoors

Royal Mail; Corntown; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday

Career development

Excellent pension & wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

MyBundle+ discounts

Discounted Royal Mail products and 1

Job summary

Royal Mail is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Bridgend for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves rotating shifts, delivering by van and on foot, and working outdoors in all weather. You will sort mail, engage with customers, and handle a high-volume workload with two Sunday shifts per month.

The position requires a full manual UK driving licence, physical fitness for long walks, and reliability. A uniform and training are provided.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence required.
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van and pass a driving assessment.
• Physically fit to walk long distances, climb stairs/hills, and lift 10kg+ mailbags.
• Reliable and self-motivated with good 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 weather conditions.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to drive Royal Mail van

Physically fit for long walks

Able to lift 10kg+ mailbags

Reliable and self-motivated

Strong organisation and resilience

Customer-focused

Work outdoors and independently

Driving assessment

Job description

Royal Mail is hiring a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) in Bridgend for a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role involves rotating shifts, delivering by van and on foot, and working outdoors in all weather. You will sort mail, engage with customers, and handle a high-volume workload with two Sunday shifts per month.

The position requires a full manual UK driving licence, physical fitness for long walks, and reliability. A uniform and training are provided.