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Postal Delivery Driver (Postie) - Acton Delivery Office (W3 8RL)
Role summary
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Royal Mail is seeking a reliable Postal Delivery Driver (Postie) for its Acton Delivery Office. The role involves sorting mail, loading a delivery vehicle, delivering letters and parcels safely and efficiently, and providing friendly customer service in all weather conditions. Candidates should hold a valid UK driving licence, have good time-management and communication skills, and be physically fit enough to walk, lift and carry mail. Previous delivery experience is helpful but not always essential, as training is provided. Applicants are expected to work independently, follow safety and security procedures, meet delivery targets, and remain flexible regarding working hours, weekends and seasonal demand.
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.
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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 main businesses include Royal Mail, which delivers letters and parcels across the UK, and international parcel and logistics services operated through associated brands. The company serves households, businesses and public-sector customers through a nationwide network of sorting centres, delivery offices, vehicles and postmen and women. Royal Mail plays an important role in connecting communities, particularly through its universal postal service. Employees work in areas including delivery, transport, warehouse operations, engineering, technology, customer service and corporate functions. The organisation places emphasis on safety, dependable service, teamwork and customer care. Employment packages may include paid leave, pension arrangements, employee discounts and structured training, although benefits vary by role and contract.