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Postal Delivery Driver (Postie)
Role summary
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As a Postal Delivery Driver (Postie), you will collect, sort and deliver letters and parcels safely and on time, usually working from a Royal Mail delivery office. The role requires a valid UK driving licence, safe and confident driving, good physical fitness, reliability and the ability to work outdoors in changing weather. You should be comfortable walking, lifting and handling mail, using handheld technology and working independently. Good communication and customer-service skills are important, as you will represent Royal Mail in the community. Candidates are expected to manage schedules carefully, follow health and safety procedures, protect customer information and maintain a professional, helpful manner. Previous delivery or driving experience may be useful, but 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 businesses include Royal Mail, which delivers letters and parcels across the UK, and international parcel company GLS. The group operates an extensive network of delivery offices, sorting centres, vehicles and distribution hubs, serving households, businesses and public-sector customers. Royal Mail remains a major employer in the UK, with roles ranging from postal delivery and driving to engineering, technology, customer service and management. Postal staff are central to the company’s service, maintaining regular contact with local communities while handling millions of items each working day. The organisation places emphasis on safety, reliability, customer service and operational efficiency. Benefits and employment terms vary by role and contract, but may include paid holiday, pension contributions, employee discounts and structured training.