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A postperson collects and sorts letters and parcels, and delivers them to homes and businesses in the community.
You could work: early mornings; on shifts
As a postperson, you may:
You may need to wear a uniform.
You could work in the community or from a vehicle.
Your working environment may be physically active and outdoors in all weathers.
You can get into this job through:
You could apply to do an Express Delivery Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in delivery or sorting, with a courier or postal firm.
These take around one year to complete and combine on-the-job learning with time at a training centre.
Royal Mail often recruit temporary staff. This can be a useful way for you to get some experience in the job before applying for a permanent role.
You can apply directly for postal delivery work. You'll need to be physically fit, a good timekeeper and be friendly and approachable.
You will also need a full driving licence if you want to work on van deliveries.
Further information
You can get more details about careers and training in postal work from Royal Mail Group.
You'll need to:
With experience, you could be promoted to higher grades like delivery office supervisor or manager. You could also move into national parcel deliveries, HGV driving or customer care jobs.