Royal Mail
Postperson with Driving
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Postperson with Driving
Royal Mail Parcel Delivery Driver
Job reference: 338279
Location: North Shields Delivery Office, NE29 8YY
Job type: Fixed Term contract (ending March 2027)
About the Role
Royal Mail is reinventing itself for the future—now is the perfect time to join us!
As a Parcel Delivery Driver, you’ll be part of a team that delivers billions of items annually, come rain or shine. You’ll do more than just drive: tackle multi-drop deliveries, utilise route-planning technology, and ensure parcels (and sometimes volatile items like election materials, food, or alcohol) reach their destination on time. Most importantly, you’ll deliver not just parcels, but joy—for customers every single day.
Your Responsibilities
- Prepare vans and daily workloads efficiently using planning tools.
- Drive safely across North Shields, delivering parcels in a multi-drop role (Mon–Sun).
- Work with Royal Mail technology and business standards.
- Operate between 08:15–17:00 (adjusted for Sunday: 11:00–17:00).
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Key Requirements
- Full UK manual driver’s licence (≤ 6 penalty points).
- Self-motivated, punctual, and organised—with excellent customer service skills.
- Thrive working independently while representing Royal Mail positively.
- Strong interpersonal skills—comfortable with afternoons, early evenings, and occasional weekend work.
- Able to interact professionally with diverse customers, including during vulnerable material deliveries.
What We Offer
Royal Mail values our people. Bring your best—we’ll do the rest.
- £13.68 guaranteed/hour (monthly, adjusted to your schedule).
- 22.5 days annual leave, rising with service.
- Full uniform provided.
- Company pension with competitive rates.
- Career growth: Apprenticeships, trainee manager roles.
- Family-friendly policies: Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, adoption support.
- Wellbeing insights: 24/7 mental/physical health access, financial advice.
- Discounts on high-street vouchers, travel, attractions, beauty, gym.
- Free Christmas stamps.
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What Happens Next
Ready? Apply now. You’ll start with an interview—your Royal Mail recruiter will contact you shortly.
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✅ We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, including Armed Forces community members.
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