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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.
As a Postal Delivery Driver (Postie) with Royal Mail, you will collect, sort and deliver letters and parcels safely and on time across an allocated route. The role requires a full UK driving licence, good driving skills, physical fitness, reliability and the ability to work outdoors in varied weather. You should be comfortable walking for extended periods, lifting and carrying mail, using handheld technology and working independently. Good communication and customer-service skills are important, as you will regularly interact with residents and businesses. Royal Mail expects candidates to be punctual, safety-conscious, adaptable and willing to work flexible hours, including busy periods and occasional weekends.
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 businesses. Through Royal Mail, it provides nationwide letter and parcel delivery services to households, businesses and public-sector organisations. The group also operates international delivery and logistics services through its wider network. Its workforce includes posties, drivers, sorting staff, engineers, customer-service teams and corporate professionals. Royal Mail plays an important role in connecting communities, particularly through its universal postal service obligations. The company has been modernising its operations to respond to the growth of online shopping and changing postal habits, investing in parcel capacity, technology and more efficient delivery methods. Employees generally work in practical, customer-facing environments, with strong emphasis on safety, reliability, teamwork and maintaining service standards.