Royal Mail is hiring across the United Kingdom for permanent delivery, driving and workshop roles, with fresh vacancies published on 8 November 2026. The lead roles are a Delivery Postie with Driving in Greenock and a Class 1 LGV Driver in Chelmsford, alongside Vehicle Technician openings in workshops across the country.
Royal Mail is also running its big Christmas recruitment drive, with almost 22,000 temporary workers being taken on to sort, transport and deliver the extra mail and parcels of the festive season. The temporary roles run from late October 2026 to early January 2027, with the busiest weeks in December.
All of the roles below are applied for online through the official Royal Mail careers website. There is no closing date printed on the permanent adverts, so each vacancy stays open only until the maximum number of applications is reached, and early applicants have the best chance.
Available Job Vacancies:
Royal Mail is hiring for the following roles across the United Kingdom. Check the official advert for each role before you apply, as locations and hours vary.
- Delivery Postie with Driving – Greenock Delivery Office, PA15 4RD – permanent, 30 hours a week, £13.68 per hour. Job reference 333815.
- Class 1 LGV Driver – Chelmsford Vehicle Operating Centre, CM2 5AA – permanent, basic salary £39,456 a year plus overtime. Job reference 335610.
- Vehicle Technician – workshops across the UK, including Bristol and Nottingham – permanent, £40,906 a year plus a shift allowance.
- Christmas Temporary Roles – mail sorting, delivery and collection, and HGV and MGV driving across the UK – almost 22,000 roles for the festive season.
Job Requirements:
- You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
- Delivery Postie with Driving: a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points, and you must pass a Royal Mail driving assessment in one of its vans.
- Class 1 LGV Driver: a valid UK manual C&E (Class 1) licence with no more than 6 penalty points and no TT99 endorsement, and flexible availability across a 24-hour operation.
- Vehicle Technician: a Level 3 qualification in light or heavy vehicle maintenance and repair, proven experience working on a wide range of vehicles, and a full manual UK driving licence.
- Delivery work is active, physical and outdoors in all weathers, with weekend working on a rota for postie roles.
Salary and Benefits:
The Delivery Postie role pays a guaranteed hourly rate of £13.68, paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours. Paid overtime is available, with an enhanced rate of 1.25 times the hourly rate for any hours worked over 40 hours a week.
The Class 1 LGV Driver role pays a basic salary of £39,456 a year, with overtime opportunities at many sites and a shift allowance for unsocial hours. Vehicle Technicians earn £40,906 a year plus a shift allowance of around £90 a week when working the late shift.
Royal Mail staff get at least 22.5 days of annual leave, rising with length of service, company sick pay, free 24/7 wellbeing support, and a contributory pension scheme with Royal Mail contributions of over 12%. Staff also get access to My Bundle+, with more than 800 retail and lifestyle offers, and paid leave for parents.
How To Apply:
Applying is fully online. Visit the official Royal Mail careers website, search for the role by its job reference number — 333815 for the Greenock postie role and 335610 for the Chelmsford LGV driver role — and complete the application. Christmas temporary roles are listed on the dedicated Christmas section of the same careers website.
Royal Mail says a vacancy will be withdrawn once its maximum number of applications has been reached, so apply early while the role you want is still open. Apply only through the official Royal Mail careers website at careers.royalmailgroup.com. Never pay anyone for a job or a visa, and never share bank details with anyone offering Royal Mail jobs.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
How much does Royal Mail pay a Delivery Postie?
The Greenock Delivery Postie with Driving role pays a guaranteed £13.68 an hour, paid monthly. Paid overtime is available at 1.25 times the hourly rate for hours worked over 40 hours a week.
What is the salary for a Royal Mail Class 1 LGV Driver?
The Chelmsford Class 1 LGV Driver role pays a basic salary of £39,456 a year, with overtime opportunities at many sites and a shift allowance for unsocial hours.
Is there a deadline to apply for Royal Mail jobs?
No closing date is printed on the permanent adverts. Royal Mail says a vacancy will be withdrawn once its maximum number of applications has been reached, so apply early.
How many Christmas temporary jobs is Royal Mail offering?
Almost 22,000 temporary workers are being recruited for Christmas 2026, including around 12,500 mail sorting roles in England, 5,000 delivery and collection roles and 2,100 temporary truck driver roles. The roles run from late October 2026 to early January 2027.
Do I need experience to become a Royal Mail postie?
No previous postal experience is stated as a requirement. You need a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points and you must pass a Royal Mail driving assessment. New starters learn alongside experienced colleagues.
Where do I apply for Royal Mail jobs?
Apply only through the official Royal Mail careers website at careers.royalmailgroup.com, searching by the job reference number. Never pay anyone for a job, and never share bank details with anyone offering Royal Mail jobs.
