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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.
A Postal Delivery Driver, or Postie, sorts and delivers letters and parcels safely and on time across an assigned route. The role requires a full UK driving licence where driving is involved, good fitness for walking and lifting, reliable attendance, basic digital skills, and the ability to work outdoors in changing weather. Candidates should provide excellent customer service, follow health and safety procedures, manage time effectively, and work independently while supporting colleagues. Previous delivery or customer-facing experience is useful but training is generally provided. Flexibility is expected, as shifts may include early starts, weekends, and increased workloads during peak periods such as Christmas.
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 companies, serving households and businesses nationwide through Royal Mail and its international parcels business, GLS. Its operations include collecting, processing, transporting and delivering letters, parcels and other logistics services. The organisation employs a large nationwide workforce, including posties, delivery drivers, sorting staff, engineers, managers and customer-service teams. Royal Mail plays an important role in connecting communities, particularly in rural and remote areas, while adapting to changing demand for parcel deliveries and online services. Employees typically work in busy operational environments where reliability, safety, teamwork and customer service are important. Benefits and employment terms vary by role and contract, but may include holiday entitlement, pension arrangements, staff discounts and structured training.