Postal Delivery Driver (Hiring Immediately)

Royal Mail
Dagenham, Greater London

Location: Romford Delivery Office, RM8 1RX

Job type: Fixed Term contract 9 months

Salary: £16.24 per hour * (paid monthly) + paid overtime available.
Working hours:
30:00 hours per week – working 5 days in 7 across Monday - Sunday – 08:30/15:00

Looking for a delivery driver job where you can stay active, connected to your community, and enjoy great benefits? Join Royal Mail as a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) and become the face of our trusted service, delivering letters and parcels in Dagenham.

You’ll work on a rotating shift schedule, including some weekends. Your rota will confirm your hours and delivery routes, which may vary based on demand.

You’ll be required to work Sundays on a rota basis.

What you’ll do

  • Sort letters and parcels at the delivery office
  • Deliver post by van and on foot in your local area
  • Build relationships with customers
  • Work outdoors in all weathers

You’ll deliver more than just mail: exam results, birthday cards, business orders, and moments that matter.** It's not always easy – but it’s always rewarding.

Why people enjoy this role

  • Being active and outdoors
  • Working independently
  • Meeting customers
  • A role that offers routine, structure, and variety

What to expect

This role is physically demanding and fast-paced:

  • Walking long distances (up to 12 miles / 20,000+ steps)
  • Driving a Royal Mail van daily
  • Working in all weather conditions
  • Delivering letters and high volumes of parcels
  • Busy, time-pressured days, especially during peak periods

About you

We’ll provide full training, a uniform, and an iconic red van. You’ll need:

  • A full manual UK driving licence (maximum 6 penalty points, registered to your current name and address)
  • Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and able to pass a driving assessment
  • Physically fit and comfortable walking long distances , climbing stairs / hills, and lifting / carrying 10kg+ mailbags
  • Reliable and self-motivated
  • Strong organisation and
Posted 2026-06-12

Recommended Jobs

Senior Engineer

NALA
London

&##128075; About Us NALA is building Payments for the Next Billion. Faster, smarter, and fairer transfers for everyone. Since 2022, we've grown our business 120x, grown the team from 9 to 150+, ra…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-09

Conduct Risk, Product and Regulatory Controls Specialist

Harrison Holgate
London

Conduct Risk, Product & Regulatory Controls Lead London | Hybrid Working An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a prestigious Lloyd’s market insurer and syndicate at a pivotal point in it…

View Details
Posted 2026-05-30

Manager/Senior Manager - Corporate Events

Veeva Systems
London

Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in histo…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-30

Employment Law Researcher/Writer

Labour Research Department
London

About this Role The Labour Research Department (LRD) is seeking an experienced and committed Employment Law Researcher/Writer to join our team.  For more than 100 years, the LRD has supported…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-10

School Caretaker - West London

Marchant Recruitment
London

School Caretaker Location: Ealing, West London Salary: Competitive (Support Staff Scale) Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Start Date: ASAP / Immediate Requirement The Opportunity…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-28

Finance Officer - Mixed Secondary School in Kingston

Marchant Recruitment
Kingston upon Thames, Greater London

Finance Officer – Mixed Secondary School in Kingston (January Start) Location: Kingston Start Date: January 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive A reputable …

View Details
Posted 2026-01-07

Associate Account Manager

Recorra
London

Job Title : Associate Account Manager Location : 52 Lant St, London SE1 1RB Salary : £30,000 - 32,000 annually Job Type : Permanent, full-time Working Hours : 37,5 hours weekly, Mon-…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-28

Science ECT - Independent Mixed School in Croydon...

Marchant Recruitment
Croydon, Greater London

Science ECT – Independent Mixed School in Croydon (January Start) Location: Croydon Start Date: January 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Paid to scale An established …

View Details
Posted 2025-11-21

After-school Nanny in HA6, Job ID J1DE73

Little Ones UK Ltd
Northwood, Greater London

This family in HA6 requires an Afternoon Nanny to care for their school-aged child. All general Nanny duties are required in this role. Having a driver’s license is required. A valid first-aid qualif…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-18

Bartender - Peckham (Hiring Immediately)

rooftopcinemaclub
London

About Us: Rooftop Cinema Club started in 2011 as a single rooftop in London and has expanded globally with 11 venues across the US and UK. We are looking to grow our presence in the US with 15 + new …

View Details
Posted 2026-03-27