Royal Mail
Postperson with Driving
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Postperson with Driving
Royal Mail Postie (Postal Delivery Driver)
Location: Glossop Delivery Office, SK13 8AA
Job Type: Fixed-term contract (XX months)
Salary: £13.68 per hour* (paid monthly) + paid overtime available Working Hours: 30 hours per week. Rotating schedule between Monday – Sunday, working shifts inclusive of some Sundays.
Are you looking for a dynamic delivery driver role where you can stay active, stay connected to your community, and enjoy excellent benefits? Join Royal Mail as a Postie, become central to our reliable service, and make a real difference by delivering letters and parcels within Glossop.
What You’ll Do
- Sort and organise letters and parcels at the delivery office
- Deliver post both by van and on foot in your local area
- Build meaningful relationships with neighbours and community members
- Work outdoors under varied weather conditions
You manage much more than letters—exam results, holiday cards, business parcels, and letters that hold deep personal significance all reach people through your hands. It can be tough, but it’s always meaningful.
Why People Love This Role
- The freedom to work independently with structure and variety
- Stay active and outdoors across diverse landscapes
- Direct interaction with a broad and varied customer base
- A well-paced mix of routine and unexpected moments
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What To Expect
This position is physically demanding and fast-paced:
- Walking up to 12 miles per day (~20,000+ steps)
- Driving a Royal Mail van daily
- Operating outside regardless of weather
- Delivering volumes of mail including letters and high-priority parcels
- Handling busy and sometimes pressured deadlines, especially during peak periods
About You
We’ll provide full training, uniform and a Royal Mail vehicle. To qualify, you’ll need:
- A full UK manual driving licence (with no more than 6 penalty points), registered to your current name and address
- Capability to pass a successful driving assessment
- Fitness to cover: walking long distances, climbing hills/stairs and lifting/carrying mailbags up to 10kg+
- Reliability, self-motivation and resilience
- Strong organisation skills for a fast-paced environment
- Pride in delivering exceptional customer service with friendly, professional engagement
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What’s In It For You?
Benefits may vary depending on contract length and start date, some subject to qualifying periods:
- 22.5 days holiday to start (adjusted to 30-hour role), accruing further with years of service
- Career development opportunities
- Excellent pension and 24/7 wellbeing support including online GP access
- Family-friendly policies
- MyBundle+ discounts for shopping, entertainment, life’s everyday needs
- Royal Mail Group (RMG) discounts on essentials, and free Christmas stamps
Note: Roles with 30–37 hours/week are listed as contractally part-time, even if described as ‘30-hour’ in the role posting.
Additional Responsibility: As a Postie in this line of work, you’ll secure deliveries to ensure ballots, mail, and, where required, health-contingent items (including food and alcohol) meet HM Business Standards.
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