JOB NEWS: Royal Mail Group Is Hiring A Postal Delivery Driver In Newcastle Upon Tyne On A Part-Time Basis.
Job Title: Postal Delivery Driver (Postie)
Employer: Royal Mail Group
Location: Heaton Delivery Office, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1AA
Salary: £13.68 Per Hour, Plus Paid Overtime Opportunities
Contract: Fixed-Term, 12 Months
Working Hours: 27.5 Hours Per Week, Working Five Days Out Of Seven, Monday To Saturday, On A Rotating Shift Pattern. Sunday Working May Also Be Required.
Sunday Location: Balliol Unit 1, Benton Lane, Longbenton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8EW.
About The Role:
Royal Mail is recruiting a Postal Delivery Driver to deliver letters and parcels across Newcastle upon Tyne. This active, customer-facing role involves working independently, spending time outdoors and helping connect local communities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sort letters and parcels at the delivery office.
- Deliver mail by van and on foot.
- Build positive relationships with customers.
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Deliver letters, parcels and other items securely along the assigned route.
- Follow Royal Mail procedures when handling deliveries, including election materials and specified products.
Requirements:
- Full manual UK driving licence with no more than six penalty points, registered to your current name and address.
- Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment.
- Physical fitness to walk long distances, climb stairs and hills, and lift or carry mailbags weighing 10kg or more.
- Reliability, self-motivation and good organisational skills.
- Resilience when working in a busy, time-pressured environment.
- A customer-focused approach and the ability to work independently.
What To Expect:
The role can involve walking up to 12 miles a day, driving a Royal Mail van, delivering high volumes of parcels and working in challenging weather conditions. Routes and hours may vary according to demand.
Benefits:
- 22.5 days of annual leave, increasing with service and adjusted for working hours and contract duration.
- Pension.
- 24/7 wellbeing support, including online GP access.
- Family-friendly policies.
- Career development opportunities.
- MyBundle+ discounts and offers.
- Discounts on Royal Mail Group products and free stamps at Christmas.
Some benefits may depend on the contract length, start date or qualifying periods.
Training And Application Process:
Full training, a uniform and a Royal Mail van will be provided. No CV is required. Applicants complete an online test followed by an interview with the manager.
To Apply: To apply, click here
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