Postie: Active Outdoor Delivery Driver – Rotating Shifts

Royal Mail; Seaham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22.5 days holiday

Career development

Excellent pension and wellbeing

Family-friendly policies

MyBundle+ discounts

Discounted RM products and free stamps

Job summary

Royal Mail in Seaham is hiring a Postie for a fixed-term contract to deliver letters and parcels regionally. You’ll work 30 hours per week, across 5 days in 7, including Sundays, using a Royal Mail van and walking routes as needed.

You’ll walk long distances, carry mailbags, and interact with customers daily, rain or shine. Full training, a uniform, and pension/wellbeing support accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Hold a full manual UK driving licence (max 6 penalty points).
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment.
• Physically fit and able to walk long distances, climb stairs/hills, and lift 10 kg+ mailbags.
• Reliable and self-motivated with good organisation.
• 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 local area.
• Build relationships with customers.
• Work outdoors in all weathers.
• Deliver high volumes of parcels during peak periods.

Skills

Driving licence - UK (full manual)

Royal Mail van driving

Physical fitness

Customer service

Organisational skills

Job description

Royal Mail in Seaham is hiring a Postie for a fixed-term contract to deliver letters and parcels regionally. You’ll work 30 hours per week, across 5 days in 7, including Sundays, using a Royal Mail van and walking routes as needed.

You’ll walk long distances, carry mailbags, and interact with customers daily, rain or shine. Full training, a uniform, and pension/wellbeing support accompany the role.