Postal Delivery Driver (Postie) - Kennington Delivery Office (SE17 3AA)

Role summary

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The Postal Delivery Driver (Postie) role involves driving a Royal Mail vehicle, sorting and delivering letters and parcels safely and efficiently across the Kennington area. Candidates should hold a valid UK driving licence, have a safe driving record, and be comfortable working outdoors in varied weather. The role requires physical fitness for walking, lifting and carrying mail, as well as good route-planning, time-management and customer-service skills. Reliability, punctuality and a professional manner are essential. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to work flexibly, including weekends or busy seasonal periods. Previous delivery experience is helpful but usually not essential, as training is provided.

About the employer

Royal Mail Group is one of the United Kingdom’s best-known delivery and logistics organisations. Its principal companies include Royal Mail, which provides letter and parcel delivery services, and Parcelforce Worldwide, which specialises in express parcels. The group operates an extensive national network of delivery offices, processing centres, vehicles and postal workers, connecting households and businesses throughout the UK and internationally. Royal Mail has a long-standing role in supporting communities, online retail and business communications. Its workforce includes delivery drivers, postpeople, engineers, customer-service teams, managers and logistics specialists. The organisation continues to invest in parcel services, technology and operational efficiency as shopping and communication habits change. Roles commonly offer structured training, employee benefits and opportunities to progress within a large transport and delivery business.