Posties and Sorting

Posties & Sorting

Our postie and sorting teams are the heartbeat of everything we do. They’re hands-on, making sure every single letter and parcel reaches the right person as soon as possible. Posties collect the day’s deliveries from the sorting office and head out to deliver it to the community, whilst our sorting teams continue to process mail arriving from around the country.

It’s not always easy. In both jobs, our people are on their feet throughout the day delivering and moving letters and parcels around the sorting facilities and into people’s homes and to local businesses. But it’s worth it. Our teams are proud to be an essential part of their communities, helping everybody to get what they need and stay in touch with loved ones. While it can be hard, we always make sure they have the support they need and the development opportunities to build a career delivering for the community.

 

Relevant Jobs

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Title Location
Postperson with Driving - Ayr Delivery Office (KA7 1AA) Ayr, GB, KA7 1AA
Postperson with Driving - Perth Delivery Office (PH2 8XX) Perth, GB, PH2 8XX
Postperson with Driving - Trowbridge Delivery Office (BA14 8DA) Trowbridge, GB, BA14 8DA
Parcel Delivery Driver - Tonbridge Delivery Office (TN9 1AA) Tonbridge, GB, TN9 1AA
Postperson with Driving - Brighton Delivery Office (BN1 1AA) Brighton, GB, BN1 1AA
Postperson with Driving - Tiverton Delivery Office (EX16 6BH) Tiverton, GB, EX16 6BH
Parcelforce Warehouse Sorter (Nights)
Parcelforce Warehouse Sorter (Nights) Shrewsbury, GB, SY4 4UP
Shrewsbury, GB, SY4 4UP
Postperson with Driving - Stonehaven Delivery Office (AB39 2QA) GB, AB39 2QA
Parcel Delivery Driver - Medway Valley Delivery Office (ME6 5GP) Medway Valley, GB, ME6 5GP
Postperson with Driving - Abbey Wood Delivery Office (SE28 0AW) Abbey Wood, GB, SE28 0AW
Postperson with Driving - Totton Delivery Office (SO40 3SA) Totton, GB, SO40 3SA
Postperson with Driving - Paisley Delivery Office (PA3 1TN) Paisley, GB, PA3 1TN
Postperson with driving - Seaford Delivery Office (BN25 1LR) Seaford, GB, BN25 1LR
Postperson with Driving - Bournemouth Delivery Office, BH1 1AA Bournemouth, GB, BH1 1AA
Postperson with Driving - Haslemere Delivery Office (GU27 2AA) Haslemere, GB, GU27 2AA
Postperson with Driving - Glasgow G42 Delivery Office (G42 7JB) Glasgow, GB, G42 7JB
Postperson with Driving - Oxford Delivery Office (OX1 1XX) Oxford, GB, OX1 1XX
Parcel Postperson with Driving - Dover Delivery Office (CT16 2ZZ) Dover, GB, CT16 2ZZ
Postperson with Driving - Glasgow South East Delivery Office (G32 8FA) Glasgow, GB, G328FA
Postperson with Driving - Haddington Delivery Office (EH39 4AA) Haddington, GB, EH39 4AA
Postperson with Driving - Brentwood Delivery Office (CM14 4AA) Brentwood, GB, CM14 4AA
Collections and Network Driver - Newtown Delivery Office (SY16 1AG) Newtown, GB, SY16 1AG
Postperson with Driving - Abingdon Delivery Office (OX14 5AD) Abingdon, GB, OX14 5AD
Postperson with Driving - Portslade Delivery Office (BN41 1AA) Portslade, GB, BN41 1AA
Collections Driver - Harrogate Delivery Office (HG1 4EE) Harrogate, GB, HG1 4EE
Postperson with Driving - Barrow In Furness Delivery Office (LA14 1AA) Barrow In Furness, GB, LA14 1AA
Postperson with Driving - Laurencekirk Delivery Office (AB30 1AW) Laurencekirk, GB, AB30 1AW
Postperson with Driving - East Kilbride Delivery Office (G74 1JP) East Kilbride, GB, G74 1JP
Mail Sorter Scottish Parcel Hub - Wishaw - (ML2 0XX) Wishaw, GB, ML2 0XX
Postperson with Driving - Pendle Delivery Office (BB9 7DS) Pendle, GB, BB9 7DS

Playing our part

Posties are the face of Royal Mail and their work wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of our sorting teams. Every letter and parcel goes from the letter box into one of our sorting centres where it’s then given to the right postie to take on their route. With over 1,500 depots it’s a big job, but they work together to get it done.

Playing our part

Posties are the face of Royal Mail and their work wouldn’t be possible without the dedication of our sorting teams. Every letter and parcel goes from the letter box into one of our sorting centres where it’s then given to the right postie to take on their route. With over 1,500 depots it’s a big job, but they work together to get it done.

Day to day life

Both teams need people who like to be on their feet getting things done. As a postie you’ll travel through your community getting deliveries where they need to be. You’ll be out in every weather and you’ll have the latest technology helping support you. The sorting office is all about processing post as quickly and effectively as possible and we’re always developing new ways to do it better. But in both roles, our colleagues are part of a real community who look out for each other, help each other succeed and make the most of doing a job they’re proud of.

Day to day life

Both teams need people who like to be on their feet getting things done. As a postie you’ll travel through your community getting deliveries where they need to be. You’ll be out in every weather and you’ll have the latest technology helping support you. The sorting office is all about processing post as quickly and effectively as possible and we’re always developing new ways to do it better. But in both roles, our colleagues are part of a real community who look out for each other, help each other succeed and make the most of doing a job they’re proud of.

Our People

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    Career progression

    Mike joined Royal Mail at age 16, since then he's worked in various roles across the business and been able to build a career with us. Through his own initiative, he studied for a degree in order to join our graduate scheme and we're proud to have given him the opportunities to progress. In the 26 years he's been with us, he's always been supported by his team, he understands how he can add value to the business and today continues to earn qualifications and develop himself. In his words, "the opportunities are endless in Royal Mail if you have the commitment and flexibility."

Meet Stacey

Stacey wanted a career change and chose being a postie for the outdoor life. Going from two thousand steps a day to twenty thousand wasn't easy, but she had plenty of support to help her find her feet. Watch her film and find out why she thinks she made the right decision. 

Meet Matt

Meet Matt. He’s been a postie in Bradford for over 10 years and still enjoys it for the same reasons he applied in the first place. Early starts and early finishes, being outside rather than in an office and getting to work alongside people he likes. But that’s not all he does. He’s a workplace coach as well which means he helps newer colleagues learn the job. Find out more about what that means in this film.

Meet Jodie

Think being a postie is just for men? Tell that to Jodie who’s been here since 1998. She’s enjoyed a lot of different roles including a postal cadet, distribution and she now works as a postie. Whether it’s saying good morning to the community she’s part of or just enjoying the fresh air every day, she’s never been prouder to work for Royal Mail. Watch her film and find out why.

 

 

 

 

 

Check out a day in the life of two of our posties!

Benefits

Make your money go further with our corporate discounts on groceries, tech, cars, days out, holidays and more.

It all adds up, save for your future with our contributory pension scheme.

You’ll be eligible for our Cycle to Work scheme and save 25% off the price of a new bike & accessories

Holiday starts at 22.5 days a year, the longer you’re with us, the more days you’ll get.

You’ll have excellent options to develop your career with Royal Mail, we’ll share your aspirations and help you go further.

Our First Class health and wellbeing programme includes access to a confidential helpline, a wellbeing portal for hints and tips across a range of subjects and access to gyms in our larger sites.

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Temporary Jobs

We get extremely busy at certain times of year and are always looking for flexible workers to help us ensure everybody’s mail arrives on time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We might be able to help with some of your straightforward queries, check our Frequently Asked Questions page for lots of helpful answers.

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Job Search

Got a specific job that you’re interested in, or looking for a particular location? Our Job Search can help you find the role that’s ideal for you.

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