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Postperson with Driving
Royal Mail’s Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) – Fix Term Contract
Location: Seacroft Delivery Office, LS14 2SD
Job Type & Details
- Position: Fixed Term Contract (xx months)
- Salary: £13.68/hour* (monthly, paid bi-weekly) + paid overtime available
- Hours: 30 hours per week, spread X days across Monday–Sunday (08:00 or 14:00 / 14:00 or 20:00 rotations)
- *Indicates role may have additional requirements
About the Role
We’re serious about keeping Leeds moving. As a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver), you’ll be the trusted face of Royal Mail: sorting letters, driving our iconic vans, and meeting customers daily. The role combines variety, independence, and routine while keeping you active outdoors—no two days are the same.
The rota includes weekend shifts and may require Sunday deliveries at the Seacroft office (delete if not applicable).
What You’ll Do
- Sort, pack, and distribute letters and parcels at the Seacroft Delivery Office
- Drive a Royal Mail van daily, deriding high-quality deliveries by route
- Walk deliveries (clients’ first/last miles, stairs/hills)
- Build relationships with customers, ensuring local pride in great service
- Handle all weather conditions—because deliveries never stop in Leeds!
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Beyond mail, you’ll deliver moments that matter: exam results, gift cards, orders, and election materials—all with professionalism and accuracy.
What’s Expected
This role is physically demanding, fast-paced, and ensures high volume under pressure. Consider it before applying: ✔ Physical Fitness
- Up to 12 miles daily (20,000+ steps)
- Lifting/carrying 10kg+ mailbags
- Climb stairs and hills
✔ Daily Driving
- Royal Mail vans include automatic transmissions (TBC). Must pass zero-fault assessment.
✔ Weather and Independence
- Deliver in all conditions (rain, snow, or high heat)
- Work with minimal supervision, solving local inefficiencies
✔ Time Constraints
- Peaks like* Christmas, referendums, or election day involve demanding time above 9 hours.
- Every delivered item (including hazardous loads) is auditable.
Who We Want
We’ll provide uniforms, training, tools, and van access—just bring: 🆔 A full, manual UK driver’s licence with:
- No more than 6 penalty points
- Registered under your current legal name and address
🔥 Physical Capability to consistently:
- Walk/hike anticipated distances with mailbags daily
- Bend, lift, and carry 10kg+ for hours.
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💼 Accuracy, Reliability and Customer Focus
- Confidence in adapting to ever-changing neighbourhoods
- Ability to manoeuvre capped or automatic transmissions
- Prioritise hygiene (hand-washing, COVID-19 prep if relevant)
Why It’s Great for You
✅ Career Development with Royal Mail
- Promotion from Postie to counter worker, officer, or specialist grades.
✅ Gobsmacked Benefits (Gray Scale Plan Options)
- 48 days’ holiday (adjusts overtime overtime per calendered contract; part-time from 7 hours)
- 24/7 Wellbeing Support (physical mental health toolkit + online GP)
- Pension contributions starting immediately.
- Customised Savings Perks: MyBundle+ discount via winter essentials, NHS discounts, and more.
- RMG Perks: Christmas stamps, value on gifts.
Join with Simplicity
- No CV Required: Apply in minutes:
- Take a 60-minute online skills test (scheduling hints: test-fee waived).
- Interview with the Office Manager (last ~30mins).
- Predictive profile review for fit.
Your Route, Your Future Apply as ‘Postie(Driver)’ and join the team that connects everything in Leeds. Where do you want Royal Mail to take you?**
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