Postal Delivery Driver with Driving Responsibilities

Overview

Based at the Clitheroe Delivery Office (BB7 2AJ), this permanent position offers an hourly wage of £13.68 paid monthly with additional paid overtime opportunities. The role involves working 35 hours weekly, spread over 5 days in a 7-day rotation including Monday through Sunday shifts from 08:00 to 15:00 or 13:00 to 19:00. Candidates should expect some weekend work and be prepared to work Sundays at the Pendle Delivery Office.

Key Duties

• Organise and sort letters and parcels at the delivery center.
• Distribute mail on foot and by Royal Mail van within the local community.
• Establish and maintain positive customer interactions.
• Operate in all weather conditions while delivering.

The role is physically active and fast-paced, requiring walking distances of up to 12 miles per day, driving a van daily, and managing a high volume of letters and parcels especially during busier periods.

Candidate Profile

• Must hold a valid full manual UK driving licence with no more than six penalty points, bearing the current name and address.
• Ability and willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily, supported by a required driving assessment.
• Physically fit, capable of walking long distances, climbing stairs or hills, and lifting mailbags weighing over 10kg.
• Demonstrates reliability, motivation, excellent organisational skills, and resilience in a demanding work environment.
• Customer-oriented, with pride in delivering excellent service independently and outdoors.

Benefits

• 22.5 days of holiday which increases with continuous service (adjusted for part-time or fixed-term contracts).
• Opportunities for career advancement within the organisation.
• Access to a robust pension scheme and continuous wellbeing support including 24/7 online GP services.
• Family-friendly workplace policies.
• Exclusive savings through MyBundle+ on daily essentials, entertainment, and more.
• Discounts on Royal Mail Group products and complimentary stamps during Christmas.
• The role involves secure delivery of all items, including election materials and certain regulated items like food or alcohol in compliance with business standards.

Additional Information

No CV submission is necessary. The application process includes an online test followed by a managerial interview. Candidates should be aware that roles with hours between 35 and 37 per week are contractually classified as part-time despite listings indicating full-time.