Royal Mail Delivery Driver

Royal Mail; Bishop's Castle; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Active work environment

Proud to be part of a community

Competitive pay

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking a Post Person with Driving to serve the local community by delivering letters and parcels. You will drive your round and occasionally walk parts of the route, providing reliable service and ensuring items reach destinations securely.

The role involves outdoor work, physical activity, handling items up to 16kg, and delivering election materials in line with Royal Mail standards. A driving assessment is required on start.

Qualifications

• Driving Licence: Full, manual UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Physical Fitness: Be prepared to walk 20,000 steps a day and carry a mailbag up to 16kg.
• Flexibility: Shifts can vary, need to adapt at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver letters and parcels in your community, come rain or shine.
• Drive your delivery round and complete parts of the route on foot.
• Securely deliver all items, including election materials and certain items (food/alcohol) per Royal Mail standards.
• Pass a driving assessment on start date.

Skills

Driving licence

Physical fitness

Flexibility

Job description

• Driving Licence: Full, manual UK driving licence with no more than 6 points you'll be driving a Royal Mail van as part of your round.
• Physical Fitness: Be prepared to walk 20,000 steps a day, get in and out of your van regularly, and carry a mailbag weighing up to 16kg.
• Flexibility: Shifts can vary, so we need team players who can adapt at short notice.

Your Role As a Post Person with Driving, you'll be the face of Royal Mail in your community, ensuring letters and parcels are delivered come rain or shine. You'll drive round your delivery area, completing parts of your route on foot, providing exceptional service and ensuring every item reaches its destination safely. 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. This role is more than just a job; it's a vital service at the heart of every neighbourhood. If you take pride in your work and are happy to work flexibly, we want to hear from you. Important to Know While large parts of the role involves walking, driving a Royal Mail delivery van is also a key requirement. This is a great opportunity for those who enjoy being outdoors and staying active throughout the day. Please note: you'll be required to pass a driving assessment when you start.

Pay & Shifts The table below outlines the pay rates applicable for roles within our Delivery Offices. The rates displayed are payable for the entirety of your shift where the shift description criteria is met. Rates could be subject to change during busy periods, Angard staffing will communicate any change to your pay rates in advance. Guaranteed Hours: From 2nd November to 24th December - guaranteed minimum of 20 hours per week

(temporary) postal delivery drivers. If you have a passion for community service and love being on the move, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Whether you're seeking a new challenge or looking to work in a dynamic and meaningful environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• Active Work Environment: No two days are the same.
• A job you can be proud of: Be part of a service that connects people and businesses every day.
• Competitive Pay: Enjoy competitive rates and the flexibility to fit work around your lifestyle.