Delivery Postie with Driving

Role overview

This permanent delivery role is based at Orton Southgate Delivery Office in Peterborough, PE2 6BZ. You’ll be out in the community carrying out postal deliveries and representing Royal Mail at the doorstep. The position is 37 hours per week, spread over 5 days between Monday and Sunday, with shifts running from 07:15 to 20:45.

Because of operational needs, the rota includes around one in six Sundays and five in six Saturdays. The job is physically active, involves working outdoors in all weather, and is suited to someone who takes pride in serving local people and businesses.

About the role

Royal Mail is continuing to evolve its service for the future, and this is a chance to join that journey in a role that keeps communities connected every day. The work supports everything from important documents and exam results to gifts and online shopping deliveries, helping bring trust and reliability to homes and businesses across the country.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys independent work, values community service, and likes staying active while making a real difference in their local area.

What you’ll be doing

You will deliver mail and parcels safely and efficiently, working largely on your own and ensuring a reliable service to customers. The role also requires driving as part of the delivery round.

Working pattern and conditions

• Permanent contract
• 37 hours per week
• 5 working days across Monday to Sunday
• Shift window: 07:15 to 20:45
• Expected to work approximately one in six Sundays
• Expected to work five in six Saturdays
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions
• Physically active role with long periods of walking

Candidate profile

Royal Mail is looking for someone who is upbeat, organised, dependable, and comfortable working independently. A friendly manner, strong customer focus, and pride in contributing to the local community are important. You should be prepared for extended walking, regular outdoor work, and a hands-on delivery environment.

Licence requirement

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

Pay and benefits

• Guaranteed pay of £13.06 per hour, paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours
• Paid overtime at 1.25x for hours worked beyond 40 per week
• 22.5 days of holiday, increasing with service and adjusted for hours below 40 per week
• Full uniform supplied
• Company pension with competitive contribution rates
• Career development opportunities, including trainee manager roles and apprentice schemes
• Enhanced family leave support, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• 24/7 wellbeing support for you and your family, including physical, mental, financial, and social support tools and advice
• Discounts on high street vouchers, travel, attractions, beauty products, and gym membership
• Free stamps at Christmas

Additional information

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

If your application progresses, the next stage will be an interview. Please keep your contact details current so the recruitment team can reach you promptly. Royal Mail Group also supports inclusive hiring and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, including members of the Armed Forces community, cadet instructors, and spouses or partners. If you need adjustments during the hiring process, you can discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.