Royal Mail
Postperson with Driving
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Postperson with Driving
Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) – Maldon, CM9 4LD
Location: Maldon Delivery Office, CM9 4LD
Job Type: Permanent contract
Salary: £13.68/hour (paid monthly) + paid overtime available
Hours: 30 hours per week – Rotation across Monday to Saturday (08:00-15:00 or 13:00-17:00), with Sunday shifts (10:00-16:00 at Chelmsford Delivery Office) on a rota basis.
About the Role
Join Royal Mail as a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) and become the trusted face of our service. Deliver letters, parcels, and more in Maldon while staying active, connected to your community, and enjoying great benefits.
You’ll work a rotating shift schedule, with your rota confirming delivery routes tailored to demand.
What You’ll Do
- Sort letters and parcels efficiently
- Deliver mail by van and on foot in your local area
- Build trust and relationships with customers
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions
You’ll handle more than just mail—exam results, birthday cards, business orders, and moments that matter. It’s not always easy, but it’s always rewarding.
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What to Expect
This role is physically demanding and fast-paced:
- Walking up to 12 miles/day (~20,000 steps)
- Daily driving of a Royal Mail van
- Operating in all weather conditions
- Delivering high-mail volumes, including during busiest periods
About You
Royal Mail will provide free training, a uniform, and a red van. To be successful, you’ll need:
✅ A full manual UK driving licence (max. 6 penalty points), registered to your current name and address ✅ Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van and pass a driving assessment ✅ Physical fitness to walk long distances, climb hills, and lift/carry 10kg+ mailbags ✅ Reliable, self-motivated, and comfortable working Independently ✅ Organised and resilient under pressure ✅ Customer-focused, with pride in delivering great service ✅ Comfortable working outdoors in all conditions
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What’s in it for you?
Benefits vary based on contract length and start date (subject to qualifying periods):
🔹 22.5 days holiday (pro-rata for part-time) 🔹 Career development opportunities 🔹 Excellent pension + 24/7 wellbeing support (including online GP access) 🔹 Family-friendly policies 🔹 MyBundle+ discounts (savings on everyday items and days out) 🔹 Discounted Royal Mail Group [RMG] products + free stamps at Christmas
Note: Roles with 35–37 hours/week are listed as full-time, though contracts under 37 hours remain classified as part-time.
Special Responsibilities
As a Postie, you’ll securely deliver all items on your route, including:
- Election materials
- High-priority items (within Royal Mail business standards, e.g., food products/alcohol)
Applying
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- Take an online test
- Interview with the manager
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