Postal Delivery Driver
1 day ago
Portishead
Location: Portishead Delivery Office, BS20 6AL Job type: Fixed Term contract 6 months Salary: £13.68 per hour (paid monthly) + paid overtime available. Working hours: 37.0 hours per week - working 5 days in 7 across Monday - Sunday - 06:00 - 14:00 and 11:00 - 20:00 Overview Join Royal Mail as a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) and become the face of our trusted service, delivering letters and parcels in Portishead. You will work on a rotating shift schedule, including some weekends. Your rota will confirm your hours and delivery routes, which may vary based on demand. 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 You'll deliver more than just mail: exam results, birthday cards, business orders, and moments that matter. It’s not always easy - but it’s always rewarding. What to expect This role is physically demanding and fast-paced: • Walking long distances (up to 12 miles / 20,000+ steps), • Driving a Royal Mail van daily, • Working in all weather conditions, • Delivering letters and high volumes of parcels, • Busy, time-pressured days, especially during peak periods About you We’ll provide full training, a uniform, and an iconic red van. You’ll need: • 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 What’s in it for you? • 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, • Discounted Royal Mail products and free stamps at Christmas Note: Roles offering between 35-37 hours per week are listed as full-time for candidate search purposes. However, any role under 37 hours per week will be classified as part-time in the contract. #J-18808-Ljbffr