Postal Delivery Driver (Postperson) at Royal Mail - Redhill

Location and Contract Details

This opportunity is based at the Redhill Delivery Office, RH1 1AA, with a fixed-term contract spanning 12 months. The position offers a pay rate of £13.68 per hour, distributed on a monthly basis, alongside paid overtime possibilities.

Work Schedule

The role entails working 37 hours per week, spread across 5 days in a 7-day period between Monday and Sunday. Typical shifts are either 07:20 to 15:20 or 11:00 to 19:00, operating on a rotating schedule including some weekends. Shift hours and delivery routes vary to meet demand and will be provided in your rota.

Role Overview

As a Postal Delivery Driver, you will be active and engaged with the community by delivering letters and parcels throughout Redhill. Your duties include sorting mail at the delivery office, delivering post by van and on foot, and fostering good customer relationships. This dynamic role involves working outdoors regardless of weather conditions and conveying more than just mail – including exam results, birthday cards, and business orders.

Nature of Work

• Sorting letters and parcels at the delivery office
• Delivering mail by driving a Royal Mail van and also on foot within the local area
• Building positive rapport with customers
• Operating outdoors through all types of weather

Role Highlights

• Maintaining an active and outdoor lifestyle
• Enjoying independent work
• Engaging with customers regularly
• Having a balanced mix of routine and variety in daily tasks

Physical and Operational Expectations

• Walking substantial distances up to 12 miles (over 20,000 steps) per day
• Operating a Royal Mail van daily
• Working in all weather conditions
• Handling high volumes of letters and parcels
• Managing fast-paced, time-sensitive workload, especially during peak periods

Candidate Profile and Requirements

• Full manual UK driving license with no more than six 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 long-distance walking, climbing stairs and hills, and lifting/carrying mail bags over 10kg
• Reliability and strong self-motivation
• Excellent organizational skills and resilience in a busy work setting
• Customer-oriented mindset with dedication to delivering excellent service
• Comfort with working outdoors and independently

Benefits and Additional Information

• Starting with 22.5 days of holiday, increasing with length of service (pro-rated for part-time or fixed term contracts)
• Opportunities to advance your career within Royal Mail
• Robust pension plan and comprehensive wellbeing support including 24/7 access to online GP services
• Family-friendly workplace policies
• Access to discounted offers and MyBundle+ savings on everyday and leisure items
• Discounted Royal Mail Group products and complimentary Christmas stamps
• Posties are responsible for securely delivering all items, including election materials and specific goods such as food and alcohol, in accordance with Royal Mail standards
• No CV required; candidates complete an online test followed by a manager interview for quick application processing