Royal Mail
Postal Delivery Driver (Postie) (Hiring Immediately)
Postal Delivery Driver (Postie) (Hiring Immediately) at Royal Mail, based in Gloucester, South West, paying £13.68 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £13.68 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site · Weekend work
- Location
- Gloucester, South West
- Closing date
- Sector
- Delivery Driver
23% below the typical rate for delivery driver
Reference 642908089827524765
About the role
Location: Gloucester South Delivery Office, GL2 4BB
Job type: Fixed Term contract (9 months)
Salary: £13.68 per hour* (paid monthly) + paid overtime available.
Working hours: 30.00 hours per week – working 5 days in 7 across Monday - Sunday
Monday - Saturday hours: 08:00 - 15:00 / 14:00 - 20:20
Sunday hours: 11:40 - 18:00
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 Gloucester.
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.
You’ll be required to work Sundays at Gloucester South Delivery Office.
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)
- Driving a Royal Mail van daily
- 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
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Reference: 642908089827524765 · Posted 4 hours ago · Closes 28 Nov 2026 · Listed via Royal Mail
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