Postal Delivery Driver (Postie)

Role Overview

Based at the Chipping Norton Delivery Office (OX7 5SS), this permanent contract position offers a full-time opportunity delivering letters, parcels, and important mail items in your community. Working hours total 37 per week over a five-day rotating schedule across Monday to Sunday, typically from 07:30 to 16:00. Overtime pay is available.

Key Duties

• Sorting mail and parcels efficiently at the delivery office to prepare for your route.
• Delivering post locally using a Royal Mail van and on foot, regardless of weather conditions.
• Engaging with customers to foster positive relationships during deliveries.
• Handling a variety of mail including exam results, cards, business orders, and essential documents.

Work Environment & Expectations

• Physically demanding and fast-paced, involving walking up to 12 miles and driving a Royal Mail van daily.
• Exposure to all weather types and managing time-sensitive deliveries, especially during peak periods.
• Required to work a minimum of two Sundays out of four in a rostered cycle.

Candidate Profile

• Valid full UK manual driving license with no more than six penalty points, registered to current name & address.
• Ability and willingness to drive the Royal Mail van and pass a driving assessment.
• Physical fitness to walk long distances, climb stairs or hills, and carry mailbags weighing 10kg or more.
• Self-motivated, reliable, organized, and able to maintain resilience in a fast-moving workplace.
• Customer service orientation and comfort working outdoors and independently.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly wage of £13.68, paid monthly, with additional paid overtime opportunities.
• 22.5 days of holiday annually, increasing with service (pro-rated for part-time or fixed-term contracts).
• Career progression options, excellent pension scheme, and 24/7 wellbeing support including online GP access.
• Family-friendly policies, discounts through MyBundle+ program, special product discounts, and free holiday stamps.
• Responsibilities include secure delivery of all postal items, including election materials and select food or alcohol products in accordance with company standards.

Application Process

No CV submission is required. Interested candidates complete a brief online test followed by an interview with the hiring manager.