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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 assigned area, using a van or walking route as required. Candidates should be reliable, physically fit, comfortable working outdoors in all weather, and able to manage time effectively. A full UK driving licence may be required for driving-based vacancies, along with good communication and customer-service skills. The role involves sorting mail, loading delivery equipment, following safety procedures, and maintaining a professional image when dealing with customers. Flexibility is important, as working patterns may include early starts, weekends, and busy seasonal periods. Royal Mail expects candidates to work independently while supporting colleagues and meeting delivery standards.
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 postal organisations. Its operations include Royal Mail, which provides letter and parcel delivery throughout the UK, and international services connecting British customers and businesses with global markets. The company serves households, online retailers, public-sector organisations, and commercial clients. Its workforce includes delivery staff, processing teams, drivers, engineers, customer-service employees, and corporate specialists. Royal Mail operates a large nationwide network of sorting offices, delivery offices, vehicles, and distribution facilities. The organisation has been adapting to changing customer habits, including the long-term decline in letter volumes and continued growth in parcel deliveries. Working for Royal Mail can offer structured training, employee benefits, union representation in many areas, and opportunities to progress within logistics and delivery operations.