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Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) – Reading East Delivery Office
Location: Reading East Delivery Office, RG6 1AZ
Job Type: Permanent contract
Salary: £13.68 per hour* (paid monthly) + paid overtime available
Working Hours: 30 hours per week (5 days across Monday–Sunday) | Shift Timing: 08:30–15:30*
About the Role
Are you looking for a dynamic delivery driver job where you stay active, build community connections, and enjoy rewarding benefits? Join Royal Mail as a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) and deliver letters, parcels, and moments that matter in Reading.
Your duties will include varied shift patterns (including weekends), flexible delivery routes, and direct interaction with customers across your neighbourhood.
What You’ll Do
- Sort and dispatch letters/parcels at the delivery office
- Deliver mail both by van and on foot in your neighbourhood
- Build customer relationships and respond to enquiries
- Work outdoors in all conditions (rain, snow, or shining sun!)
You’ll handle much more than standard mail: exam results, birthday cards, business orders, and time-sensitive packages—this role ensures you play a real part in people’s lives every day.
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Why People Love This Job
✔ Active lifestyle – Walking up to 12 miles/day (20,000+ steps!) ✔ Independency – Work alone with minimal oversight ✔ Customer interaction – Face-to-face connections every day ✔ Varied routine – Balance of structure and unexpected tasks
What to Expect
This is a physically demanding role in a fast-paced environment. Be prepared for:
- Daily driving in Royal Mail vans (assessment required)
- High-volume deliveries (packets stack up quickly!)
- Adapting to unpredictable weather
- Balancing walking distances, stairs, hills, and lifting up to 10kg+ packages
🔴 Peak periods bring extra demands, but Royal Mail offers unmatched support during these times.
About You
✅ Essential:
- Full valid UK manual car licence (no more than 6 penalty points), registered to your current name/address.
- Clean driving record with a recent driving assessment pass (training provided).
- Physical fitness – Comfortable walking long distances, lifting heavier bags, and navigating stairs/terrains.
- Self-motivated and customer-focused with a focus on delivering first-class service.
- No specific qualifications needed—willingness is all you require!
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✅ Added Advantage:
- Previous experience in retail, logistics, or community outreach.
What’s in It For You?
These benefits vary by contract type but typically include:
📅 22.5 days holiday (pro-rata for part-time/associated hours) 🚀 Career growth: Develop with Royal Mail’s support 🏛️ Strong pension scheme (generous contributions) + 24/7 wellbeing support (including telemedical access) 🎉 Family-friendly policies (flexible scheduling and parental leave options) 💸 MyBundle+ benefits: Discounts on groceries, travel, and entertainment 📦 Free RMG products & Free Christmas stamps!
📢 NB: Roles under 37 hours are classified as part-time contracts, even if advertised as “35-37 hours”.
Why Royal Mail?
As a Postie (Home Delivery Driver), you ensure the secure delivery of post—including witnessing election processes and high-trust documents. Royal Mail trains and supports you every step of the way.
Ready to join us? ✔ No CV required! Apply in minutes to start your journey. 📞 Pass an online assessment → meet a manager → it’s that simple!
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