Job Description
Royal Mail delivers letters and parcels to every address in the UK every working day. Their Glasgow Dixon Street delivery office is one of their busiest in Scotland and right now they need Postal Workers to join the team. No experience is needed and the pay is good for physical outdoor work.
You will be sorting mail in the delivery office early in the morning and then out on your round delivering to homes and businesses in your assigned postcode area. It is independent work — once you are out on your round you are on your own. If you like being outdoors and working without someone watching over you all day, this job suits that well.
What You Will Be Doing
- Arrive at the delivery office early morning and sort your mail for the day
- Organise letters and parcels into the correct delivery order for your round
- Load your delivery bag or vehicle and head out on your assigned route
- Deliver letters and parcels to every address on your round accurately
- Obtain signatures for tracked and recorded items
- Leave cards for items that cannot be delivered and take them back to the office
- Return to the delivery office at the end of your round and hand in any undelivered items
- Report any issues on your round — unsafe addresses, road closures, or incidents
Pay and Hours
- £12.75 – £14.00 per hour based on round type and experience
- Full time: 40 hours per week
- Monday to Saturday — Sundays off
- Early starts — most rounds begin between 6am and 8am
- Finish time depends on your round but most postal workers are done by early afternoon
- Weekly pay
What Royal Mail Offers
- Weekly pay
- Royal Mail pension scheme — one of the better pension packages in the UK
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Uniform and all delivery equipment provided
- Sick pay scheme after qualifying period
- Staff discounts on Royal Mail products and services
- Opportunity to move into driving rounds or supervisory roles over time
About Royal Mail
Royal Mail has been delivering post across the UK since 1516. They deliver to over 32 million addresses every working day and employ over 140,000 people across the country. Their Glasgow operations cover the entire city and surrounding areas. Royal Mail is one of the most recognisable employers in the UK and one of the most stable for people who want long term secure work.
Requirements
- Right to work in the UK
- 18 years or older
- Physically fit — you will be walking several miles every day carrying a bag
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather — rain, cold, and wind are part of the job
- Reliable and able to complete your round without needing to be chased
- Basic English to read addresses and fill in delivery paperwork
- A driving licence is useful if a van round becomes available but is not required for a walking round
- No previous postal or delivery experience needed
3 Questions Answered
Do I need to be able to drive to apply?
No. Many Royal Mail rounds in Glasgow are walking rounds. A driving licence is only needed if you are assigned a van round. You can apply without one.
What time does a typical shift finish?
Most postal workers complete their round and return to the office by early to mid afternoon. Exact finish times depend on the size of your round and how quickly you complete it.
Is Saturday work compulsory?
Yes. Saturday is part of the standard Royal Mail working week. The role is Monday to Saturday with Sundays off as standard.
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