At a Glance
- Tasks: Sort and deliver letters and parcels, building customer relationships in your local area.
- Company: Join the iconic Royal Mail, a trusted brand in your community.
- Benefits: Earn £13.68 per hour, enjoy 22.5 days holiday, and access wellbeing support.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Stay active outdoors while making meaningful connections with customers.
- Qualifications: Full UK driving licence and a passion for delivering great service.
The predicted salary is between 13.68 - 13.68 £ per hour.
Royal Mail is something special, a well–loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.
Location: Barrow In Furness Delivery Office, LA14 1AA
Job type: Permanent contract
Salary: £13.68 per hour* (paid monthly) + paid overtime available.
Working hours: 9 hours 20 minutes per week – working Sunday only – 09:00/19:00*
Looking for a delivery driver job where you can stay active, connected to your community, and enjoy great benefits? Join Royal Mail as a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) and become the face of our trusted service, delivering letters and parcels in Barrow In Furness. You’ll work on a rotating shift schedule, including some weekends. Your rota will confirm your hours and delivery routes, which may vary based on demand.
What you’ll do:
- Sort letters and parcels at the delivery office
- Deliver post by van and on foot in your local area
- Build relationships with customers
- Work outdoors in all weathers
You’ll deliver more than just mail: exam results, birthday cards, business orders, and moments that matter. It's not always easy – but it’s always rewarding.
Why people enjoy this role:
- Being active and outdoors
- Working independently
- Meeting customers
- A role that offers routine, structure, and variety
What to expect:
- This role is physically demanding and fast-paced: Walking long distances (up to 12 miles / 20,000+ steps)
- Working in all weather conditions
- Delivering letters and high volumes of parcels
- Busy, time-pressured days, especially during peak periods
About you:
We’ll provide full training, a uniform, and an iconic red van. You’ll need:
- A full manual UK driving licence (maximum 6 penalty points, registered to your current name and address)
- Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and able to pass a driving assessment
- Physically fit and comfortable walking long distances, climbing stairs / hills, and lifting / carrying 10kg+ mailbags
- Reliable and self-motivated
- Strong organisation and resilience in a busy environment
- Customer-focused, with pride in delivering great service
- Comfortable working outdoors and independently
What’s in it for you?
Benefits may vary depending on your contract length and start date, with some subject to qualifying periods.
- 22.5 days holiday, rising with service (adjusted to your working hours and contract duration if part time or fixed term)
- Excellent pension and 24/7 wellbeing support, including online GP access.
- Family-friendly policies
- MyBundle+ discounts and offers helping you save on everyday items, days out, and more.
- Discounted RMG products and free stamps at Christmas
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