Royal Mail
Postal Delivery Driver (Postie)
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Fixed Term Delivery Driver (Postie) – Heathfield DO, TN21 8PH
Location: Heathfield, TN21 8PH
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract (6 months)
Salary: £16.24 per hour* (paid monthly) + paid overtime available
Working Hours: 30 hours per week, 5 days in 7 (Mon-Sun)
- Core hours: 08:00–14:30
- Flexible till 19:00 during peak periods
About the Role
Joining Royal Mail as a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) means you’ll become the trusted face of their service, delivering letters and parcels across Heathfield. You'll work on a rotating schedule (including some weekends), updating frequencies as demand varies.
Work includes:
- Delivering to addresses like St Leonards/Tontebridge, with Sunday work expected around 1 in 6 weeks depending on the Delivery Office.
What You’ll Do
- Sort and process letters/parcels at the delivery office
- Deliver by van and foot within Heathfield
- Engage and build customer relationships
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions
You’ll handle more than just mail—from exam results to parcel deliveries, it’s a role that directly impacts people’s lives.
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Why People Enjoy This Role
- Stay active and outdoors
- Work independently with structure and variety
- Build meaningful customer relationships
What To Expect
This physically demanding role involves:
- Walking up to 12 miles per day (~20,000+ steps)
- Driving a Royal Mail van daily
- Adapting to varied weather conditions
- Fast-paced days, especially during peak periods
Requirements
Full training, a uniform, and a red van will be provided. To qualify, you must:
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Have a full manual UK driving licence
- Maximum 6 penalty points
- Registered to your current name and address
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Be willing to drive the Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment
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Be physically fit:
- Comfortable with long walks, hills/climbing, and lifting 10kg+ mailbags
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Be reliable, self-motivated, and able to manage a busy, independent work schedule
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Have a customer-focused attitude to ensure great service
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Be comfortable working outdoors and independently
What’s in It for You?
Benefits may vary by contract length and start date:
- 22.5 days holiday (adjusted for part-time or fixed term)
- Career development opportunities
- Excellent pension + 24/7 wellbeing support (including online GP access)
- Family-friendly policies
- MyBundle+ discounts for daily essentials, entertainment, and more
- RM Group discount on products + free Christmas stamps
- Note: 35-37 hours/week is listed as full-time, though below 37h is part-time in terms of contract classification*
Key Note: As a Postie, you handle election materials, parcels, and restricted items (e.g., food/alcohol) in line with Royal Mail business standards.
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