Royal Mail
Postperson with Driving
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Postperson with Driving
Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) – Fixed Term Contract
Location:
Hereford Delivery Office HR1 1AA
Job Type:
Fixed Term contract (xx months) (amend/delete if not applicable)
Salary & Hours
- £13.68 per hour (paid monthly*), plus paid overtime available
- 35-hour working week, rotating schedule across Monday–Sunday
- Working hours: Typically 0840–1530* (may vary)
(Adjustments may be required where nationality/austerity restrictions apply)
About the Role
Looking for a dynamic role where you can stay active, connect with your community, and deliver what matters? Royal Mail’s Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) is perfect for someone who loves routine, independence, and being the face of a trusted community service— delivering letters, parcels, and life’s important moments right to your door.
You’ll:
- Work a rotating shift system, including weekend duties (Sundays included at Hereford Delivery Office)
- Sort and deliver high volumes of mail by van and on foot
- Build lasting customer relationships
- Work across all weathers and unpredictable conditions
The role is fast-paced and physically demanding, but the rewards—community impact, variety, and real meaning—make every step (and mile) worthwhile.
Key Responsibilities
Daily Tasks
- Sort & distribute letters, parcels, and freight (from exam results to packages)
- Drive our iconic red van for deliveries across your route
- Walk long distances (up to 12 miles per day or ~20,000 steps) while carrying parcels
- Handle physically demanding work, including stair/hill climbing + lifting 10kg+ mailbags
- Face diverse weather conditions—rain, wind, snow, and sunshine, every day
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Beyond the Basics
- Work independently with strong organisational skills
- Engage with customers to maintain excellent service standards
- Build rapport with neighbours and local businesses
- Adapt quickly to high-demand periods (e.g. seasonal surges)
What’s Expected of You?
Royal Mail provides training, uniform, and a van—but you’ll need:
✅ UK driving licence (manual ONLY) – Registered to your current name and address, with no more than 6 penalty points ✅ Willingness to drive daily and pass a Royal Mail vehicle assessment ✅ Robust physical fitness – Comfortable with long walks, hills, stairs, and manual handling ✅ Reliability, discipline, and resilience in fast-paced environments ✅ Customer-service mentality – Take pride in upholding Royal Mail’s reputation ✅ Self-motivated and well-organised – You’ll work solo and meet tight deadlines
(Note: Some routes require park access/turning space, so vehicle suitability may be assessed.)
Special Considerations
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What’s in it for you?
Royal Mail’s fixed term position comes with real benefits, though timing may vary by contract length:
📌 22.5 days holiday (pro-rata for FT and PT employees) 📌 Career development – New skills and growth opportunities 📌 Excellent pension and 24/7 wellbeing support, including GP access via no-wait online health service 📌 Balancing family life – Comprehensive time-off and family-friendly policies 📌 MyBundle+ savings – Discounts on shopping, leisure, tech and more 📌 Free stamps at Christmas and RMG benefits 📌 Iconic red van (and all maintenance covered)
Secondaryromise: For Fair Work report: Positions offering 35–37 hours may be classified as full-time under contracts, though contractual hours will align with *35-hour part-time status for this role.
«Posties handle a variety of specialist items: election materials, perishables, pharmaceuticals and more. Delivery is a claims management element—resourcefulness and attention to detail are essential.**
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NOTE: Some benefits may be tiered or subject to qualification periods.
Starting Notes (for Employers):
—Adjust Fixed Term (xx months) as applicable
—Images & full branding to be added per asset guidelines
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