Postie: Active Local Delivery Driver (Letters & Parcels)

Royal Mail; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and wellbeing support

Family-friendly policies

MyBundle+ discounts

Stamps free at Christmas

Career development

Job summary

Royal Mail Group in Edinburgh is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) to join on a fixed-term 9-month contract. You will sort mail, drive a Royal Mail van, deliver in the local area, and build relationships with customers.

The role is outdoor, fast-paced and requires a full manual UK driving licence, the ability to pass a driving assessment, and reliability in a busy environment. Overtime is paid.

Qualifications

• Must hold a full manual UK driving licence with limited penalty points.
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment.
• Physically fit, able to walk long distances and lift 10kg+ mailbags.
• Reliable, self-motivated and well-organised in a busy environment.
• Customer-focused with pride in delivering great service.

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

Full manual UK driving licence

Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van

Driving assessment

Physically fit

Walking long distances

Reliable

Self-motivated

Strong organisation

Customer-focused

Outdoors and independently

Job description

Royal Mail Group in Edinburgh is seeking a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) to join on a fixed-term 9-month contract. You will sort mail, drive a Royal Mail van, deliver in the local area, and build relationships with customers.

The role is outdoor, fast-paced and requires a full manual UK driving licence, the ability to pass a driving assessment, and reliability in a busy environment. Overtime is paid.