Postal Delivery Driver – St Albans

About the role

Join Royal Mail as a Postal Delivery Driver in St Albans, delivering letters and parcels to your local community. You’ll work a rotating shift schedule, including weekends, and be the friendly face of a trusted service.

Key responsibilities

• Sort letters and parcels at the St Albans Delivery Office.
• Deliver mail and parcels by van and on foot across your assigned route.
• Build relationships with customers and represent Royal Mail’s service standards.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions, handling a variety of items such as 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 and ability to drive a Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment.
• Physical fitness for walking up to 12 miles (20,000+ steps) and lifting/ carrying mailbags of 10 kg or more.
• Reliability, self‑motivation and strong organisational skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Customer‑focused attitude with pride in delivering great service.
• Comfortable working outdoors and independently.

Required skills

What we offer

• £16.24 per hour (paid monthly) plus overtime.
• 22.5 days holiday, increasing with service length.
• Career development opportunities and an excellent pension scheme.
• 24/7 wellbeing support, including online GP access.
• Family‑friendly policies and MyBundle+ discounts on everyday items.
• Full training, uniform and an iconic red van provided.