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Postal Delivery Driver – Fixed‑Term (12 months)
Royal Mail · Newcastle Upon Tyne
Job description
About the role
Join Royal Mail as a Postal Delivery Driver in Newcastle Upon Tyne. You will be the friendly face delivering letters and parcels to the local community on a rotating shift schedule, including weekends.
Key responsibilities
- Sort letters and parcels at the Heaton Delivery Office.
- Deliver post by van and on foot throughout your assigned route.
- Build relationships with customers and represent the Royal Mail brand.
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions, covering up to 12 miles per shift.
- Handle high volumes of mail, especially during peak periods.
Required profile
- Full manual UK driving licence (maximum 6 penalty points) registered to your current name and address.
- Ability to pass a Royal Mail driving assessment.
- Physically fit for long walks, climbing stairs/hills, and lifting 10 kg+ mailbags.
- Reliable, self‑motivated and able to work independently.
- Strong organisational skills and resilience in a busy environment.
Required skills
What we offer
- £13.68 per hour, paid monthly, with overtime opportunities.
- 22.5 days holiday, increasing with service.
- Career development and pension scheme.
- 24/7 wellbeing support, including online GP access.
- Family‑friendly policies and employee discounts through MyBundle+.
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