Postal Delivery Driver – Fixed‑Term (12 months)

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+.