Postal Delivery Driver

Role Overview

Join Royal Mail as a Postal Delivery Driver based at the Camberley Delivery Office (GU15 3HA). This is a permanent contract position offering a competitive wage of £13.68 per hour plus paid overtime. The role involves working a 37-hour week spread across 5 out of 7 days between Monday and Sunday, with shifts starting at 7am or 11am/3pm or 8pm on a rotating schedule. Working on Sundays at Goldsworth Park Delivery Office 1 is required once every four weeks.

Key Responsibilities

• Efficiently sort letters and parcels within the delivery office.
• Deliver mail by van and on foot throughout the local Camberley area.
• Act as the face of Royal Mail by building positive relationships with customers.
• Work outdoors regardless of weather conditions.

Nature of Work

This position is physically demanding and fast-paced. It involves walking long distances daily—up to 12 miles or more than 20,000 steps—operating a Royal Mail van, and handling large volumes of letters and parcels. The workload can be particularly high during busy periods, requiring strong time management and resilience.

Candidate Profile

• Must hold a full manual UK driving licence with no more than six penalty points and registered to your current name and address.
• Must be willing to drive a Royal Mail van daily and able to pass a driving assessment.
• Physically capable of walking long distances, carrying mailbags over 10kg, and managing stairs or hills.
• Reliable, self-driven, and able to work independently.
• Strongly organized with the ability to remain resilient in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service oriented, taking pride in consistently delivering excellent service.
• Comfortable working outdoors and adapting to changing conditions.

Benefits and Perks

• Starting with 22.5 days’ paid holiday, increasing with length of service and adjusted according to hours worked and contract type.
• Opportunities for career progression within Royal Mail.
• Access to a comprehensive pension scheme and round-the-clock wellbeing support including online GP consultations.
• Family-friendly workplace policies.
• Discounts through MyBundle+ on everyday items and entertainment.
• Discounted Royal Mail Group products and complimentary stamps at Christmas.

Additional Information

Note that roles working between 35 to 37 hours per week are classified as full-time for recruitment purposes; however, contracts may define under 37 hours as part-time. No CV is required for application; candidates complete an online test followed by an interview with the manager. The role includes responsibility for securely delivering all assigned mail including election materials and age-restricted items such as food and alcohol, maintaining Royal Mail’s business standards.