Postal Delivery Driver

Role overview

This is a permanent delivery role based at Milton Keynes Delivery Office, MK10 0BS. You’ll be out on the road and on foot, helping get mail and parcels to homes and businesses in the local area.

The position is scheduled for 35 hours per week across 5 days, Monday to Sunday, with shifts running from 12:25 to 19:55. Because of operational needs, you must also be available to work one Sunday in every six on a rota basis.

This is a practical, active job that involves walking for long periods and working outdoors in all weather conditions. It suits someone who enjoys being part of their community and taking pride in dependable service.

What the job involves

You’ll help deliver a wide range of items, from important documents and notices to gifts and online orders. The role is about turning up consistently, representing the service in your area, and making sure customers receive their deliveries with care and reliability.

About you

The ideal person is upbeat, organised and able to work on their own initiative. You should be punctual, comfortable dealing with people, and committed to delivering strong customer service. A friendly attitude and a genuine connection to the local community are important. You also need to be happy spending long periods walking and working outside in all kinds of weather.

A full UK manual driving licence is required, and you must have no more than 6 penalty points.

Pay and benefits

You will receive a guaranteed hourly rate of £13.06, paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours. Overtime is paid at 1.25 times the standard rate for any hours above 40 per week.

Other benefits include 22.5 days of holiday, increasing with length of service and adjusted for hours below 40 per week, a company pension with competitive contributions, and a full uniform supplied at no cost.

You’ll also have access to career development opportunities, including trainee manager roles and apprenticeship programmes, along with enhanced family leave support such as maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Wellbeing support is available for you and your family 24/7, covering physical, mental, financial and social guidance. Additional perks include discounts on high street vouchers, travel, attractions, beauty products and gym membership, plus free stamps at Christmas.

Additional information

For search purposes, roles with 35 to 40 hours per week are shown as full-time. However, in the employment contract, any role under 40 hours per week is treated as part-time.

If shortlisted, the first step will be an interview with a recruiter. You should keep your contact details current when applying. The employer welcomes applications from all individuals and encourages members of the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses or partners, to apply. Reasonable adjustments can be discussed with the recruiter if needed during the hiring process.