Collections And Delivery Driver

Pertemps; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps is recruiting a Collections and Delivery Driver in Newcastle upon Tyne to support Royal Mail. The role involves loading at the office, delivering letters and parcels by foot and vehicle, and using a handheld device for routing and proof of delivery.

Expect outdoor work in all weather, a max 35 hours per week, and shifts between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Saturday. A calm, customer-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence (6 points max; clean preferred).
• Outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Excellent time management and customer service.
• Delivery/driving experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Load & Go: start day at local delivery office, sort and load vehicle.
• On the Move: deliver letters and parcels by foot and vehicle; up to 8 miles daily.
• Tech-Savvy Delivery: use handheld device for routing and signatures.
• Hands-On Work: lift mailbags up to 16kg and parcels up to 20kg; use trolleys when needed.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Excellent time management

Customer service skills

Delivery and route planning

Tools

Handheld delivery device

Job description

Job Title: Collections and Delivery Driver

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Pay Rate: £15.06 per hour

Hours: Up to 35 hours per week

Shifts: Between the hours of 8am and 8pm

Schedule: Monday to Saturday

Love being active, working independently, and meeting new people? Pertemps is proud to support Royal Mail in finding Multi-Drop Postal/Parcel Delivery Drivers to join the team in Newcastle. If you enjoy the outdoors and pride yourself on great customer service, this is your chance to hit the road with a trusted household name!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Load & Go: Start your day at the local delivery office sorting and loading your vehicle.
• On the Move: Deliver letters and parcels by foot and vehicle, walking up to 8 miles a day.
• Tech-Savvy Delivery: Use a handheld device for route navigation and signature captures.
• Hands-On Work: Lift and carry mailbags (up to 16kg) and parcels (up to 20kg), using delivery trolleys when needed.

What We’re Looking For:

• A full UK manual driving licence (maximum of 6 points; clean preferred).
• Comfortable working outdoors through rain, shine, or snow.
• Excellent time management and customer service skills.
• Previous Driving/ Delivering experience would great (but isn’t essential!)

Successful drivers are required to attend an Open Day on Tuesday 28th September.

The Open Day will provide candidates with the opportunity to meet the depot team and learn more about the role. Depending on the number of candidates attending, assessments may also take place on the day.

Attendance is mandatory. Candidates who do not attend the Open Day will not be considered for the position, as the depot wishes to meet all prospective drivers before any job offer is made.

Please ensure you are available to attend on Tuesday 28th September before applying.