Location: Houghton Le Spring Delivery Office, DH4 5EL Job type: Fixed Term contract 6 Months Salary: £13.68 per hour

(paid monthly) + paid overtime available.
Looking for a delivery driver job where you can stay active, connected to your community, and enjoy great benefits? Join Royal Mail as a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) and become the face of our trusted service, delivering letters and parcels in Houghton Le Spring. You'll work on a rotating shift schedule, including some weekends. Your rota will confirm your hours and delivery routes, which may vary based on demand. You'll be required to work Sundays as per the rota. What you'll do
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
Being active and outdoors
Working independently
Meeting customers
A role that offers routine, structure, and variety
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
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
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
Please note: For candidate search purposes, roles offering between 35-37 hours per week are listed as full-time. However, any role under 37 hours per week will be classified as part-time in the employment contract.

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 may vary depending on your contract length and start date, with some subject to qualifying periods.
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
Please note: For candidate search purposes, roles offering between 35-37 hours per week are listed as full-time. However, any role under 37 hours per week will be classified as part-time in the employment contract.

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