Postal Delivery Driver

Job Overview

Join Royal Mail at Rochester Delivery Office as a Postal Delivery Driver on a permanent contract. The role involves delivering mail and parcels to the local community while staying active. You'll work five days out of seven on a rotating shift from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, including one Sunday every four weeks from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The position is physically demanding, involving substantial walking, van driving, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Sort letters and parcels at the delivery facility.
• Deliver mail by van and on foot within your assigned area.
• Engage with customers and build positive relationships.
• Work independently outdoors across all weather types.
• Manage and deliver a diverse range of mail items, including parcels, exam results, and birthday cards.

Role Expectations

• Walk long distances daily (up to 12 miles/20,000+ steps).
• Drive a Royal Mail van every day, requiring passing a driving assessment.
• Carry and lift mailbags weighing 10kg or more.
• Work under time pressure, especially during peak periods.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a full manual UK driving licence with a maximum of 6 penalty points registered to your current name and address.
• Be physically fit and comfortable with walking long distances, climbing stairs and hills, and lifting heavy loads.
• Reliable, self-driven, and able to maintain strong organization and resilience.
• Customer-focused with pride in providing excellent service.
• Comfortable working alone outdoors and operating a van daily.

Benefits and Perks

• Hourly pay at £13.68, paid monthly, plus eligibility for paid overtime.
• 22.5 days of holiday, increasing with service (pro-rated for part-time or fixed term contracts).
• Career growth opportunities within Royal Mail.
• Comprehensive pension plan and 24/7 wellbeing support, including online access to a GP.
• Family-friendly work policies.
• Discount access via MyBundle+ on everyday essentials and leisure activities.
• Discounts on Royal Mail Group products and free stamps during Christmas.

Additional Information

For roles with 35-37 hours per week, employment is listed as full-time; however, contracts under 37 hours are officially classed as part-time. Posties are responsible for secure delivery of all route items, including sensitive materials like election items and food or alcohol products according to Royal Mail standards.

No CV required; application involves an online test followed by a manager interview.