'Tis the season
to be earning.

Seasonal vacancies at Royal Mail.

Help us deliver more this Christmas

Every Christmas, we work hard to deliver festive cheer to the communities we serve. But for us to do that, we need people like you to give us a helping hand.

With the festive period being our busiest time of year, it's our seasonal workers who make delivering the magic of Christmas possible. Whether it’s the Christmas card from a loved one or the gift they’ve always wanted, we deliver more than mail. 

While applications aren’t open for our seasonal Mail Sorter roles yet, you can still register your interest today. Just scroll down and click on the register interest button below. 

For the rest of our roles, applications are now open through Angard Staffing, through our quick and easy application process. 

Apply for a seasonal Mail Sorter role

Join our team as a Seasonal Mail Sorter and you'll work behind the scenes to deliver Christmas to the nation.  

In this hands-on role, you'll need to thrive in a fast paced environment and be comfortable standing for long periods of time. But don't worry, whilst you help every parcel, letter and present safely reach their destination on time, you'll be able to earn some extra Christmas cash.

Interested? Great! While applications for England, Wales and Scotland aren’t open just yet, you can still register your interest below to be notified as soon as they are. 

If you’re looking for a role in Northern Ireland however, applications are currently open through Angard Staffing. So if you’re ready, click apply now. 

For England, Wales and Scotland roles

Register Interest

For Northern Ireland roles

Apply Here

Apply for a seasonal Parcel Delivery Driver role

As a Parcel Delivery Driver, you are the face of Royal Mail and Parcelforce Worldwide, driving cards, presents, and festive joy directly to the doors of our communities.

If you’re self-motivated, upbeat, and prepared to lead with a smile, you’ll thrive in this role, helping us deliver more up and down the country.

Interested? Find out everything you need to know about the role here, or click the button below to apply now.

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Apply for a seasonal LGV and MGV Driver role

Want to play a crucial role in getting our mail and parcels from A to B?

Well, as a seasonal HGV and LGV driver you can do just that. By joining us over the festive period, you’ll be able to collect and transport Christmas magic across our network. 

As a temporary driver, you will need to be able to work flexibly across a number of locations and wide range of shifts, but while doing that, you’ll earn some extra cash to help you in your personal life. 

Interested? Find out everything you need to know about the role here or click the button below to apply now.

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Apply for a seasonal Customer Service role

So you enjoy helping others and having the opportunity to solve customer queries? If yes, our seasonal Customer Service role could be right for you.

As part of our Customer Service team, you can help us bring the Christmas cheer to every call and email. You’ll be working from our heart to deliver a first-class service, striving to offer solutions to every enquiry and handling any customer queries with empathy and patience. 

Interested? Click the button below to apply now. 

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Who we're looking for

Whatever role you’re looking to apply for, you should have great organisational skills and a detail-orientated, self-motivated approach to work. For mail sorter roles specifically, you’ll also need to be able to push trolleys up to 250kg, lift/move mail bags up to 11kg, and be comfortable on your feet for long periods throughout the day.

For our other three, customer facing roles, you’ll be representing Royal Mail. So you should be an upbeat, patient, friendly, and trustworthy person who can build a natural rapport and connection with customers, delivering a first-class service with every interaction, every time. 

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What our people have to say

Hear from some of our seasonal workers about what they love most about their jobs and what you can expect when joining our team. 

Frequently asked questions

What is the application process and how long does it take?

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What is the application process and how long does it take?

Our Christmas Seasonal Worker application is quick, easy and fully digital. Once you’ve completed our online application form, you’ll be invited to upload some documents and a passport style photograph. If that's all correct you’ll then receive a job offer which you can accept online before getting exclusive access to our online Welcome Hub.

If successful, don’t forget to keep your original uploaded documents safe and to hand, as you'll need to bring these with you to be verified on your first day.

For the other roles available, our recruitment partners will guide you through their quick application processes.

What progression opportunities are there?

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What progression opportunities are there?

We’re always looking for new, talented individuals to join our team on a more permanent basis, so we always encourage our seasonal workers to apply for any roles that may become available if they wish to continue working with us.

What will my working hours be?

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What will my working hours be?

This depends on the role you apply for; we run a 24 hour, 7 days a week business.  Our shifts range from part-time to full-time hours. To us, flexibility is key so you may be asked to work different times and days within your chosen shift pattern, but this will be confirmed on a site-by-site basis.

Where does my role fit within the organisation?

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Where does my role fit within the organisation?

The vast majority of our roles are based at our Plants, Mail Centres and Parcel Hubs. But whatever your role is, you'll be part of Royal Mail and an essential part of our team helping to deliver more this Christmas. 

What will I receive when I join?

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What will I receive when I join?

As soon as you accept your job offer, you’ll get access to our Welcome Hub, which will give you exclusive access to lots of information to help you prepare for your first day. On Day 1, you’ll  receive your ID badge and a high visibility vest, if required. 

Why can I not find any seasonal roles in Northern Ireland?

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Why can I not find any seasonal roles in Northern Ireland?

This year Angard are exclusively managing the recruitment of our Seasonal Mail Sorters in Northern Ireland. Please click here to apply.

I currently work for Angard, can I apply for a Seasonal Mail Sorter role?

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I currently work for Angard, can I apply for a Seasonal Mail Sorter role?

It's great that you're looking to do some extra work for us but please do not complete a Seasonal Worker application.
Instead, if you work for Angard, please make sure you have added your up-to-date availability on JoinedUp so Angard know when they can allocate you to any available shifts.

I've applied for a Seasonal Mail Sorter role, what happens next?

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I've applied for a Seasonal Mail Sorter role, what happens next?

Great news you've applied! As your application progresses, your 'Status' will be updated. You'll receive key updates via email with instructions on the next step and any actions you need to take. Please check your email inbox regularly for these updates.