Royal Mail Delivery Driver - South Shields Delivery Office

Angard Staffing Solutions Ltd; South Shields; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Active work environment

Competitive pay

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Angard Staffing Solutions Ltd is recruiting for Royal Mail as a flexible (temporary) postal delivery driver in South Shields. You’ll drive a Royal Mail van and deliver letters and parcels on a set route, with a strong emphasis on reliability, safety, and great customer service in the community.

This role blends walking and driving, with shifts that vary and a pass driving assessment on start. Competitive hourly pay rates apply, and there’s potential for permanent appointment.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence with up to 6 points.
• Be prepared to walk 20,000 steps a day and carry a mailbag up to 16 kg.
• Shifts can vary and require team flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Deliver letters and parcels across your round by driving a Royal Mail van and walking as part of the route.
• Securely deliver all items and handle election materials and certain restricted items as per standards.
• Provide excellent customer service and represent Royal Mail on the doorstep.

Skills

Driving Licence

Physical fitness

Flexibility

Job description

Join the Royal Mail Team!

Are you ready to make a difference?

Royal Mail is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join us as flexible (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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

(Full rate card with all shift breakdowns will be received on application)

ShiftShift DescriptionPay Rate

Day ShiftSTARTS AND FINISHES BETWEEN 0531 – 1959£13.69

Dawn Shift STARTS BETWEEN 0201 – 0400£14.61

Early 0500 STARTS BETWEEN 0401 – 0500£14.61

Early 0530 STARTS BETWEEN 0501 – 0530£14.61

Evening FINISHES BETWEEN 2000 – 2139£14.38

Lates FINISHES BETWEEN 2140 – 0159£15.14

Nights THREE HOURS ACROSS 2300 – 0500£16.44

While this is a temporary role, there may be potential for it to become permanent.