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 - Lerwick Delivery Office (ZE1 0AA) Lerwick, GB, ZE1 0AA
Postperson with Driving - Helston Delivery Office (TR13 8EE) Helston, GB, TR13 8EE
Postperson with Driving - Airdrie Delivery Office (ML6 6AA) Airdrie, GB, ML6 6AA
Postperson with Driving - Aireborough Delivery Office (LS19 7LX) Leeds, GB, LS19 7LX
Postperson with Driving - West London Delivery Office (NW10 7NZ) London, GB, NW10 7NZ
Postperson with Driving - Kenilworth Delivery Office (CV8 1AA) Kenilworth, GB, CV8 1AA
Postperson with Driving - Rotherham Delivery Office (S60 1AA) - Rotherham, GB, S60 1AA
Postperson with Driving - Sevenoaks Rural Delivery Office (TN14 5EL) Sevenoaks, GB, TN14 5EL
Postperson with Driving - Dore (S17 3LE) Sheffield, GB, S17 3LE
Postperson with Driving - Tong Road Delivery Office (LS12 4JG) Leeds, GB, LS12 4JG
Postperson with Driving - Portsmouth MPU Delivery Office (PO3 5FL) Portsmouth, GB, PO3 5FL
Postperson with Driving - Helensburgh DO Delivery Office (G84 8AB) Helensburgh, GB, G84 8AB
Postperson with Driving - Rochester Delivery Office (ME1 1AA) Rochester, GB, ME1 1AA
Postperson with Driving - Broadstairs Delivery Office (CT10 2AA) Broadstairs, GB, CT10 2AA
Postperson with Driving - Cardiff North Delivery Office (CF14 5XW) Cardiff, GB, CF14 5XW
Postperson with Driving - Pontefract Delivery Office (WF8 1AA) Pontefract, GB, WF8 1AA
Postperson with Driving - Otley Delivery Office (LS21 1QE) Otley, GB, LS21 1QE
Postperson with Driving - Coleraine Delivery Office (BT52 1AA) Coleraine, GB, BT52 1AA
Postperson with Driving - Newcastle Delivery Office (ST5 6ED) Newcastle (NE), GB, ST5 6ED
Postperson with Driving - Helensburgh Delivery Office (G84 8AB) Glasgow, GB, G84 8AB
Postperson with Driving - Uttoxeter DO Delivery Office (ST14 8HE) Uttoxeter, GB, ST14 8HE
Postperson with Driving - Pembroke Delivery Office (SA72 6AJ) Pembroke Dock, GB, SA72 6AJ
Postperson with Driving - Llandrindod Wells Delivery Office (LD1 5AP) Llandrindod Wells, GB, LD1 5AP
Postperson with Driving - Salisbury Delivery Office (SP2 7QP) Salisbury, GB, SP2 7QP
Postperson with Driving - Uttoxeter DO Delivery Office (ST14 8HE) Uttoxeter, GB, ST14 8HE
Postperson with Driving - Shirley Delivery Office (B90 3AA) Shirley (B), GB, B90 3AA
Postperson with Driving - Hereford Delivery Office (HR1 1AA) Hereford, GB, HR1 1AA
Postperson with Driving - Lark Lane Delivery Office (L17 7AA) Lark Lane, GB, L17 7AA
Postperson with Driving - Llanelli Delivery Office (SA15 2SN) Llanelli, GB, SA15 2SN
Postperson with Driving - Abingdon DO Delivery Office (OX14 5AD) Abingdon, GB, OX14 5AD

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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