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Postal Delivery Driver (Postie)
Role summary
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Royal Mail Postal Delivery Drivers, commonly known as Posties, collect, sort and deliver letters and parcels safely and efficiently across an assigned route. The role involves working outdoors in varied weather, walking or driving for extended periods, lifting and carrying mail, and providing polite service to customers. Candidates should be physically fit, dependable, organised and comfortable working independently. A full or suitable driving licence may be required depending on the vacancy, along with the right to work in the United Kingdom. Royal Mail expects punctuality, accuracy, safe working practices, flexibility during busy periods and a professional attitude. Previous delivery experience is helpful but is not always essential, 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
Who can work there by passport, what a job usually includes, and island life.
About Royal Mail Group
Royal Mail Group is one of the United Kingdom’s best-known delivery and logistics organisations. Its principal businesses include Royal Mail, which delivers letters and parcels throughout the UK, and international parcel company GLS. The organisation operates a large network of processing centres, delivery offices, vehicles and local post offices, serving households, businesses and public-sector customers. Royal Mail continues to support traditional letter delivery while expanding its parcel, e-commerce and logistics services. Its workforce includes delivery staff, drivers, warehouse teams, engineers, customer-service employees and corporate professionals. The company places strong emphasis on safety, reliable service, teamwork and customer care. Working for Royal Mail can offer structured training, employee benefits and opportunities to progress into supervisory, operational or specialist roles, although delivery work can be physically demanding and schedules may become especially busy during peak seasons.