Delivery Postie with Driving

Role overview

Royal Mail is looking for a Delivery Postie with Driving to support deliveries from the Chelmsford Delivery Office in CM3 5YA, based in South Woodham Ferrers, England, United Kingdom. This is a permanent position offering 37 hours per week. The schedule runs across five days between Monday and Sunday, with working hours from 09:00 to 16:00.

Operational working pattern

Because of service requirements, you will also need to work Sundays every 4 to 6 weeks, with those shifts running from 10:00 to 18:00 at the Chelmsford Delivery Office.

About the role

This position plays a key part in helping Royal Mail continue its nationwide delivery service. The job involves making sure mail and other items reach customers safely and reliably, no matter the weather. It is a physically active role that includes walking for long periods and working outdoors, while helping bring trust and service to local communities.

Key duties

• Deliver all items on your route securely and in line with Royal Mail standards.
• Handle and deliver election materials as required.
• Carry and deliver items such as food products or alcohol where permitted by business rules.
• Provide dependable service to customers across the local area.

What the role calls for

• A positive, self-driven approach and the ability to work independently.
• Strong organisation, punctuality, and a focus on excellent customer service.
• A friendly, community-minded attitude and confidence dealing with people.
• Comfort with long periods of walking and outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• A genuine sense of pride in serving the community.
• A full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

Pay and benefits

The role offers a guaranteed hourly rate of £13.68, paid monthly and adjusted to match your working hours. The package also includes 22.5 days of holiday, increasing with service, full uniform provision, and a company pension with competitive contributions. You will have access to career development opportunities, including trainee manager roles and apprentice schemes, plus family-friendly support such as enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave, and shared parental leave. Additional wellbeing support is available for you and your family, covering physical, mental, financial, and social support. Other benefits include retail, travel, attraction, beauty, and gym discounts, along with free stamps at Christmas.

Contract and employment details

This is a permanent contract. For search purposes, roles of 35 to 37 hours per week are treated as full-time, although any role below 37 hours is classified as part-time in the employment contract.

Application and inclusion

Applicants who progress will first be invited to interview. Candidates should keep their contact details current and review the requested documents and health-related guidance before applying. Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and values applications from all communities. As a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, the company especially welcomes applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses or partners. If adjustments are needed during recruitment, these can be discussed with the recruiter.