Royal Mail
Postal Delivery Driver
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Royal Mail Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) – Norwich
Location: Delivery Office, Norwich NR7 8ZZ Job Type: Fixed Term Contract (6 months) Salary: £13.68 per hour* (paid monthly), plus paid overtime available Working Hours: 35 hours per week (5 days in 7 including weekends) Shift Times: 12:45pm–19:45pm or 06:45am–14:45pm
About the Role
Join Royal Mail as a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) and become the trusted face of our delivery service in Norwich, bringing letters and parcels to your local community.
You’ll work flexible shifts, meet neighbours along your routes, and deliver life’s important moments—from greeting cards to exam results—all while staying active outdoors.
What You’ll Do
- Sort and prepare mail and parcels at the delivery office
- Deliver mail by van and on foot across your assigned route
- Build relationships with customers and neighbours
- Work in diverse weather conditions
Deliver more than mail—community moments, business orders, and personal milestones—when they’re needed.
Why This Role Appeals
Our Postie role is right for someone who thrives on:
- Staying active outdoors
- Operating independently
- Connecting with people
- Enjoying a balance of routine and variety
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What You’ll Experience
This is a physically demanding and fast-paced role with unique challenges daily:
- Walking 12 miles (20,000+ steps) per shift
- Daily driving of a Royal Mail delivery van
- Operating in all weather conditions
- High-volume parcel sorting and time-pressured deliveries
- Peak periods demand resiliency and speed
About You
Requirements
You’ll need to demonstrate—and be prepared to verify—the following:
- A full UK car driving licence (maximum 6 penalty points, registered to current name and address)
- Ability to pass a Royal Mail driving assessment and operate a van daily
- Physical fitness for long walks, climbing stairs, hills, and regularly lifting +10kg mailbags
- Reliability and independence—make your own decisions in the field
- Strong organisation skills, time management, and resilience
- Customer-focused attitude with pride in excellent service
- Comfort working outdoors and alone
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Benefits
Earnings and perks vary by contract. All include:
- 22.5 days holiday (with prospects for more based on service length)
- Career development opportunities
- Excellent company pension + 24/7 wellbeing support, including online GP access
- Family-friendly policies
- MyBundle+ savings (discounts on household bills, travel, shopping & entertainment)
- Royal Mail Group discounts (e.g. clothing, gifts)
- Free Christmas stamps for customers
- (Note: any role under 37 hours is officially classified as part-time in contracts despite being listed as full-time for search purposes)
Special Notes
Royal Mail Posties handle sensitive materials, including:
- Election documentation
- Certain restricted items (e.g. food/alcohol) in line with business standards
- Secure delivery is critical.
Application doesn’t require a CV—application takes minutes—complete our online test, then interview with a manager.
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