Postperson with Driving - Dartford Delivery Office (DA1 1AA)

Role overview

This is a permanent postal delivery driver position based at Dartford Delivery Office in Dartford, England. The role offers hourly pay, monthly wage processing, and the option of paid overtime. Royal Mail is seeking a postie to help deliver letters and parcels while representing the service in the local community.

Pay and schedule

The position pays £16.24 per hour, with earnings paid monthly and overtime available. The job involves 37 hours each week, spread across 5 days out of 7, Monday through Sunday. Shift windows include 07:00 to 15:00, 11:00 to 18:00, and 13:00 to 21:00. Sunday working is required at Dartford Delivery Office, and the rota may change depending on operational demand.

What the job involves

• Preparing letters and parcels at the delivery office before departure
• Delivering mail by van and on foot within the local area
• Developing positive relationships with customers
• Working outside in changing weather conditions
• Handling a role that combines activity, structure, and day-to-day variety

Working expectations

This is a physically demanding, fast-moving position. Daily work may include substantial walking of up to 12 miles or more than 20,000 steps, driving a Royal Mail van every day, carrying out deliveries in all weather, and managing large volumes of letters and parcels. The pace can be especially intense during peak times.

Candidate profile

Applicants should be dependable, self-driven, and comfortable working independently. The role calls for strong organisation, resilience in a busy environment, a customer-first approach, and confidence working outdoors. A full manual UK driving licence is required, with no more than 6 penalty points, and it must be registered in the applicant’s current name and address. Candidates must also be willing to drive a Royal Mail van daily and pass a driving assessment. Physical fitness is important, including the ability to walk long distances, climb stairs and hills, and lift or carry mailbags of 10kg or more.

Training and equipment

Full training is provided, along with a uniform and a Royal Mail van.

Benefits

• 22.5 days of holiday, increasing with service, adjusted for working hours and contract duration where relevant
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Strong pension provision and round-the-clock wellbeing support, including online GP access
• Family-friendly workplace policies
• MyBundle+ savings and offers on everyday purchases, days out, and more
• Discounts on RMG products and free stamps at Christmas

Additional conditions

Benefits can differ based on contract length and start date, and some are subject to qualifying periods. As part of Royal Mail’s standards, the postie must securely deliver every item on the route, including election materials and certain controlled items such as food products or alcohol.

Application process

No CV is needed. The process includes an online test followed by an interview with the hiring manager.