Parcel Delivery Driver

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps is recruiting a Parcel Delivery Driver to support Royal Mail in Carlisle. This temporary role pays £15.06 per hour for up to 30 hours weekly, with shifts starting at 09:00 and finishing between 17:00–19:00, Monday to Friday or Wednesday to Saturday.

Work begins at the local delivery office delivering mail on foot or by vehicle. Ideal candidates have a valid driving licence, good time management and strong customer service skills, and are comfortable working outdoors in all weather.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• Physical fitness required.
• Valid driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Start shift at local delivery office to sort and load deliveries.
• Use handheld device for route navigation and signature capture.
• Deliver letters and parcels by foot and vehicle, up to 8 miles per day.
• Lift bags up to 16kg and parcels up to 20kg.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Skills

Customer service

Physical fitness

Tools

Handheld device

Job description

Pertemps is recruiting a Parcel Delivery Driver to support Royal Mail in Carlisle. This temporary role offers £15.06 per hour for up to 30 hours weekly, with shifts beginning at 09:00 and concluding between 17:00 and 19:00, Monday to Friday or Wednesday to Saturday. You will commence at the local delivery office, sorting and loading your consignments before navigating routes via a handheld device. Duties involve delivering mail on foot and by vehicle, walking up to eight miles daily, and handling bags weighing up to 16kg. Strong customer service skills, physical fitness, and a valid driving licence are essential. Immediate start available for those seeking independent, outdoor work.

Job Opportunity

Postal Delivery Driver
Location: Carlisle
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Temporary/Ongoing
Pay Rate: £15.06 per hour
Hours: Up to 30 hours a week
Schedule: Monday to Friday & Wednesday to Saturday
Shift Start: 09:00am
Finish Time: 17pm, 6pm or 7pm

About the Role

Pertemps is proud to support Parcel Force in recruiting Multi-Drop Parcel Delivery Drivers in Carlisle. If you have a passion for customer service and enjoy working independently outdoors, this is the perfect role for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Start your shift at the local delivery office to sort and load your deliveries
• Use a handheld device for signature capture and route navigation
• Deliver letters and parcels by foot and/or vehicle – walking up to 8 miles per day
• Lift and carry mail bags (up to 16kg) and parcels (up to 20kg)
• Use delivery trolleys when required

Requirements

• Full UK manual driving licence (maximum 6 points; clean licence preferred)
• Previous delivery or driving experience is beneficial but not essential
• Excellent time management and customer service skills
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions