Postal Delivery Driver

Role overview

This is a permanent postal delivery position based at Pershore Delivery Office, WR10 2XX. The role involves representing Royal Mail in the local community by sorting and delivering letters and parcels, using both a van and on foot.

Pay and working pattern

The pay rate is £13.68 per hour, with wages paid monthly. The job is scheduled for 30 hours per week across 5 days out of 7, Monday through Sunday, with 2 rest days. The usual shift window is 07:30 to 15:30. The rota can change depending on demand, and some weekends are included. Sundays must be worked at Worcester Delivery Office.

Key duties

You will begin by sorting mail at the delivery office and then complete local rounds delivering post and parcels by van and on foot. The job includes regular customer contact, outdoor work in all weather conditions, and delivering items that matter to households and businesses.

The position can be physically demanding and time-sensitive, with long walking distances, daily van driving, and busy workloads during peak periods.

What the role suits

This job appeals to people who like staying active, working independently, meeting customers, and having a role that combines routine, structure, and variety.

Candidate profile

You should hold a full manual UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points, and it must be registered in your current name and address. You must be willing and able to drive a Royal Mail van every day and pass a driving assessment.

Applicants need to be physically fit enough for long walks, climbing stairs and hills, and carrying mailbags of 10kg or more. The ideal person is dependable, self-driven, organised, resilient under pressure, comfortable working outdoors, and committed to strong customer service.

Training and equipment

Full training is provided, along with a uniform and a Royal Mail van.

Benefits

Benefits can depend on your contract length, start date, and any qualifying periods. The package includes 22.5 days of holiday, increasing with service, adjusted for part-time hours or fixed-term contract length where relevant. Additional support includes career development opportunities, a strong pension, 24/7 wellbeing support with online GP access, family-friendly policies, MyBundle+ discounts and offers, discounted RMG products, and free stamps at Christmas.

Important notes

For search classification, roles with 35 to 37 hours per week are shown as full-time, although any role under 37 hours per week is treated as part-time in the employment contract.

Posties are expected to securely deliver every item on their route, including election materials and certain regulated goods such as food products or alcohol, in line with company standards.

The recruitment process does not require a CV. Applicants complete an online test and then attend an interview with the manager.