Royal Mail
Postal Delivery Driver
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Royal Mail Delivery Driver (Postie) – Bromsgrove Fixed Term Contract (9 months) – £13.68/hour + Overtime | Full Training Provided
Location & Contract
Delivery Office: Royal Mail, Bromsgrove, B60 3BG Contract: Fixed Term (9-month contract) Working Hours: 30 hours/week (5 days in 7, including weekends) Schedule: Rotating shifts (06:54–14:36) + Sundays at Redditch Delivery Office (08:30–14:36)
About the Role: The Face of Royal Mail
Become a Postal Delivery Driver ('Postie') at Royal Mail, connecting your community by delivering letters, parcels, and moments that matter. Whether it’s exam results, birthday cards, or business orders, your role ensures what’s sent gets delivered—on foot, by van, and in all weathers.
Watch your routes vary with local demand while building relationships in your community. A physically demanding yet rewarding role for those who love structure, variety, and staying active outdoors.
Key Responsibilities
- Sort and prioritise letters/parcels at Bromsgrove Delivery Office
- Drive a Royal Mail van daily and deliver on foot across your assigned route
- Handle long distances (up to 12 miles/day, 20,000+ steps) per working day
- Work in all weather conditions—rain, snow, or shine!
- Build trust with customers by delivering timely, reliable service
- Manage election materials and restricted items (food/alcohol) under business standards
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In a Nutshell: What to Expect
A fast-paced, dynamic role with high responsibility: ✔ Physical activity: Lifting 10kg+ mailbags, climbing hills/stairs ✔ Driving: Independent route management + Royal Mail van assessment training ✔ Scheduling: Varied days, including weekends (Redditch office Sundays start 08:30) ✔ Customer impact: Being the public face of Royal Mail
Peak periods = increased demand and time pressure.
About You: Our Ideal Postie
Royal Mail will provide training, uniform, and a red van—but you’ll bring the following:
Requirements
🚗 Valid full manual UK driving licence (≤6 penalty points, registered to current name/address) 👟 Physically fit for long walks (12+ miles/day), hills, and lifting up to 25kg (e.g., mailbags, parcels) ⏰ Reliable & adaptable to a rotating shift pattern (06:54 start on rotations) 📦 Customer-focused with a pride in delivering exceptional service
Attributes
- Strong organisation & resilience in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently outdoors
- Patience & pride in a job that matters
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Why Join Royal Mail?
Benefits include but aren’t limited to:
💼 Unparalleled career growth at a trusted national employer. 🏆 22.5 days holiday (adjustable for contract/fixed term) + rising with service. 💰 Excellent pension, including 24/7 wellbeing support (Online GP, mental health resources). 🎁 Family-friendly policies + MyBundle+ discounts—get auto and travel deals, tech, and more.
Additional Notes
- No CV needed: Apply fast with an online test, then interview directly with the manager.
- Pay: £13.68/hour (paid monthly) + paid overtime available. (Note: Overtime depends on eligibility.)
- For candidate purposes: 35-37 hours/week listed as full-time, but under 37 hours is part-time employment in contract terms.
About Royal Mail: Over 5 million customers and communities depend on Royal Mail. Every day, you’ll help deliver what matters.
Ready to become the heartbeat of your neighbourhood? Apply now—it takes minutes!
No experience? No problem: Royal Mail offers full training from day one. Build your future—deliver what counts.
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