Postal Delivery Driver (Postie)

Royal Mail is seeking a Postal Delivery Driver (Postie) to join their team in Ashington, England, United Kingdom. This role offers the chance to stay active, connect with the community, and enjoy great benefits while delivering letters and parcels.

As one of the UK's leading companies, Royal Mail is focused on being recognised as the best delivery company in the UK and across Europe. They connect companies, customers, and communities across the UK, delivering a universal postal service.

Join Royal Mail as a Postie and become the face of their trusted service. Apply now to help deliver what matters!

Company Overview

At Royal Mail, they connect companies, customers, and communities across the UK, delivering a ‘one-price-goes-anywhere’ universal postal service to over 29 million addresses. As one of the UK's leading companies, they are focused on being recognised as the best delivery company in the UK and across Europe.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: £13.68 per hour* (paid monthly) + paid overtime available.
• Job Type: Fixed Term contract (xx months)
• Experience: 1 Year+
• Qualifications: High School

Key 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.
• Drive a Royal Mail van daily.
• Walk long distances (up to 12 miles / 20,000+ steps).

Requirements

• A full manual UK driving licence (maximum 6 penalty points, registered to your current name and address).
• Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and able to pass a driving assessment.
• Physically fit and comfortable walking long distances, climbing stairs / hills, and lifting / carrying 10kg+ mailbags.
• Reliable and self-motivated.
• Strong organisation and resilience in a busy environment.
• Customer-focused, with pride in delivering great service.
• Comfortable working outdoors and independently.

Benefits

• 22.5 days holiday, rising with service (adjusted to your working hours and contract duration if part time* or fixed term).
• Career development opportunities.
• Excellent pension and 24/7 wellbeing support, including online GP access.
• Family-friendly policies.
• MyBundle+ discounts and offers helping you save on everyday items, days out, and more.
• Discounted RMG products and free stamps at Christmas.