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Postal Delivery Driver (Postie)
Role summary
Written by MyIslandJob from the job title and employer. See the employer's page for the full description.
The Postal Delivery Driver (Postie) delivers letters and parcels safely and on time across an allocated route. Candidates normally need a valid UK or EU driving licence, good driving skills, reasonable physical fitness, and the ability to walk, stand and carry mail in changing weather. Depending on the position, access to a vehicle or eligibility to drive a Royal Mail van may be required. The role involves sorting mail, planning delivery rounds, using handheld technology, following health and safety procedures, and providing courteous customer service. Royal Mail expects reliability, punctuality, flexibility, attention to detail and a strong team attitude. Early starts, weekend work, seasonal pressure and working independently are common.
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 principal postal operation, Royal Mail, delivers letters and parcels throughout the UK, while the wider group also includes international parcel and logistics services through GLS. The organisation operates a large network of sorting centres, delivery offices, vehicles and local delivery routes, supported by thousands of employees. Postal delivery staff are central to its service, connecting households, businesses and communities every day. Royal Mail serves individual customers, small businesses, major retailers and public-sector organisations. The company has been adapting to changing communication habits by expanding parcel services, improving tracking and investing in operational technology. Working for Royal Mail can provide structured training, employee benefits and opportunities to progress into driving, supervisory, operational or management positions.