Postal Delivery Driver – Preston Central Delivery Office

About the role

Join Royal Mail as a Postal Delivery Driver based at the Preston Central Delivery Office. You will be the face of the service, delivering letters and parcels to the local community while staying active and working outdoors.

Key responsibilities

• Sort letters and parcels at the delivery office.
• Deliver post by van and on foot throughout your assigned route.
• Build relationships with customers and represent Royal Mail professionally.
• Work in all weather conditions and handle a high volume of items, including exam results, birthday cards and business orders.

Required profile

• 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 pass a driving assessment.
• Physically fit – able to walk up to 12 miles, climb stairs/hills and lift/carry 10kg+ mailbags.
• Reliable, self‑motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong organisational skills and resilience in a fast‑paced environment.
• Customer‑focused with pride in delivering great service.

Required skills

What we offer

• £13.68 per hour, paid monthly, with overtime available.
• 22.5 days holiday, increasing with service.
• Career development opportunities and an excellent pension scheme.
• 24/7 wellbeing support, including online GP access.
• Family‑friendly policies and MyBundle+ discounts.
• Discounted Royal Mail Group products and free stamps at Christmas.