Annual Salary
£16,000 to £25,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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A postperson collects, sorts and delivers letters and packages to homes and businesses.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: early mornings;
There will be
0.3% more Postperson jobs in 2027.
As part of your day-to-day duties, you may:
You may need to wear a uniform.
You could work from a vehicle or on the road.
Your working environment may be physically active and outdoors in all weathers.
You can get into this job through:
You could do an express delivery operative intermediate apprenticeship, if you want to work as a postperson with driving and collections duties.
You'll usually need:
Royal Mail often recruit temporary staff. This can be a useful way for you to get some experience and apply for permanent jobs as they come up.
You can apply directly for delivery work. You don't need any specific qualifications. You'll need to apply online.
You'll need to:
You can get more on careers and training in postal work from Royal Mail.
With experience, you could be promoted to higher grades like supervisor and manager. You could move into parcel deliveries, courier jobs or customer care and administration.
You'll need: