Royal Mail Delivery Driver - St Austell Delivery Office

Angard Recruitment; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Active Work Environment

Competitive Pay

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Royal Mail is recruiting flexible postal delivery drivers to join the team. You will drive a Royal Mail van and deliver letters and parcels across your route, with parts completed on foot.

This role involves delivering in your local community with a focus on reliable, friendly service. A full, manual UK driving licence with up to 6 points is required, and you must be prepared to walk up to 20,000 steps a day, get in and out of the van, and carry mailbags up to 16kg.

Qualifications

• Full, manual UK driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• 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.
• Shifts can vary, so we need team players who can adapt at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver letters and parcels across your route, including parts completed on foot.
• Drive a Royal Mail delivery van and ensure items reach their destinations safely.
• Provide exceptional service in all weather and maintain security of all items.

Skills

Driving licence

Physical fitness

Flexibility

Job description

Join the Royal Mail Team!

Royal Mail is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join us as flexible (temporary) postal delivery drivers.

Are you ready to make a difference?

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)

Shift + Shift Description = Pay Rate

• Day Shift - Starts and finishes between 05:31 and 19:59 = £13.69 per hour
• Dawn Shift - Starts between 02:01 and 04:00 = £14.61 per hour
• Early 05:00 Shift - Starts between 04:01 and 05:00 = £14.61 per hour
• Early 05:30 Shift - Starts between 05:01 and 05:30 = £14.61 per hour
• Evening Shift - Finishes between 20:00 and 21:39 = £14.38 per hour
• Late Shift - Finishes between 21:40 and 01:59 = £15.14 per hour
• Night Shift - Three hours across 23:00 and 05:00 = £16.44 per hour

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

Take the first step toward joining a team that keeps the country moving