Royal Mail
Postperson with Driving
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Postperson with Driving
Delivery Driver – Postal Delivery Driver (Postie) (Fixed Term Contract)
Location
Leith (Eh5/6) Delivery Office, EH7 6XD
Job Details
- Type: Fixed Term contract (amend/delete if not applicable)
- Salary: £13.68 per hour* (paid monthly), paid overtime available
- Working Hours: 35 hours per week across 7 days (Monday–Sunday), rotating shifts (typically 09:00–16:00) Note:April comprises Sundays at (location) Delivery Office (if applicable)
The Role
Royal Mail is seeking a deliver y driver—a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver)—to deliver letters and parcels across Edinburgh while fostering community connections.
As a Postie, you’ll work independently across Mon–Sun, delivering organisation, resilience and a customer-focused attitude. Rotating shifts including weekends keep you active and aligned with customer demands.
Key Responsibilities
- Sort letters and parcels at our Leith Delivery Office
- Deliver mail both by van and on foot within your allocated route
- Build strong relationships with residents and businesses
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions, remaining active throughout the day
Beyond mail, we deliver everything from exam results to birthday cards—moments that matter.
What You’ll Experience as a Postie
✅ Active outdoor work (routine while being flexible) › Fast-paced physically demanding role › Shifting rounds and potential move mixed deliveries ✅ Individual and collaborative opportunities › Longer route walks & driving a Royal Mail van › Varied combinations of foot / van delivery
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Expectations & Realities
- Physical Stamina:
- Walk up to 12 miles daily (~20,000+ steps)
- Ability to carry up to 20kg with bending/aching
- Drive the Official vans under delivery demands
- Weatherproof uniforms provided (winter wear required)
- Time Management:
- Steady volume mail peaks; high demand in festive/holiday periods
- Flexible timing adjusting to post flow—all-hours DD influx achievable
About You
You’re the right candidate if...
✔ Driving License: Full manual UK licence (no more than six penalty points), registered under current name and address ✔ Vehicle Ability: Ability to learn manually and mantain Royal Mail van standards ✔ Stamina & Mobility:
- Territory places require long steps uphill
- Daily ability to lift 15kg mailbags
- Stamina to navigate varying terrain ✔ Attitude & Skills:
- Consistent reliability + self-motivation
- Resilient to fast-paced conditions
- Outstanding customer experience focus
- Willingness to help Royal Mail uphold Standards in delivery (e.g. handling registered e-high-value parcels securely)
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Benefits
Royal Mail posts generous benefits, likely subject to qualifying periods.
💼 Holiday – 22.5 days a year, rising with tenure 🏢 Career Growth – Thorough training + professional development paths 📈 Pay & Allowances
- Top-notch competitve know-tax pension scheme 🍊 Wellbeing Support – 24/7 access to GP + Health solutions 👨👩👧👦 Career Flexibility
- Family-friendly policies (paid time off adjustments) 💰 Savings – Collective MyBundle+ discounts (travel/vouchers) ání electric vehicle purchase incentives 🎁 Essentials – › Discounts on Royal Mail Group (RMG) products › Free arts fer amade ‘stamp** for Christmas deliveries** per car-muscquest
Important Notes
- Scottish workers are eligible for part-time parity. Any PD below 37/hr = part-time contract.
- Essential function of secure delivery includes: Election packets, sensitive documents and bulk-long-keeping items (e.g. foods/larger parcels) Comprehensive insurance covers designated delivery standards in partnership with RemoteWork perceptions With your skills, Royal Mail aims to welcome Tel thenthousands standout future posties.
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