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Parcel Delivery Driver (Postie)
Role summary
Written by MyIslandJob from the job title and employer. See the employer's page for the full description.
The Parcel Delivery Driver (Postie) role involves collecting, sorting and delivering letters and parcels safely and on time across an assigned route. Candidates should hold a valid UK driving licence, drive confidently and be able to meet relevant insurance and vehicle requirements. The role requires good fitness, as it includes walking, lifting and working outdoors in changing weather. Reliability, punctuality, customer service skills and a professional manner are essential. Candidates are expected to work independently, follow delivery procedures, use handheld technology, protect customer information and maintain high standards of safety. Previous delivery experience is helpful but not always required, as training is generally provided.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Warehouse, driver and operations jobs are below degree level and cannot be sponsored; only managers can, and logistics managers only while on the shortage list.
Before you apply: Driver jobs need a licence that counts in that country, and a foreign one may not carry over: Japan's truck-driver visa asks for a class 1 licence, Qatar residents sit a driving test, and Ireland's permit list asks for a CE or C1E truck licence or one it recognises.
Watch for: Logistics managers are on the interim shortage list today, but the July 2026 review did not recommend them from January 2027. Youth schemes are the usual way in for Canadians, Australians and Indians.
Official source: GOV.UK: Immigration Rules, Appendix Skilled Occupations. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Logistics jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee is yours (GBP 819; GBP 324 health and care) unless the employer pays; moving help varies |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Pay and overtime | Pay starts at the National Living Wage, GBP 12.71 an hour from 1 April 2026 (age 21 and over, by law) |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in the UK
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About Royal Mail Group
Royal Mail Group is one of the United Kingdom’s best-known delivery and logistics organisations. Its main businesses include Royal Mail, which provides letter and parcel delivery services, and GLS, an international parcel delivery company operating across numerous countries. Royal Mail connects households, businesses and public services throughout the UK through an extensive network of processing centres, delivery offices, vehicles and postpeople. The organisation handles letters, online shopping parcels, tracked deliveries and specialist services. Its workforce supports customers every day in both urban and rural communities. Royal Mail Group offers roles in delivery, transport, sorting, engineering, technology, customer service and management. As a long-established employer, it places emphasis on safety, reliability, customer service and efficient delivery operations.