Postal Delivery Driver

Pertemps Royal Mail; Battle; On-site; GBP 4,600 - 6,100; Part time

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking Postal Delivery Drivers in Tonbridge for temporary seasonal work. Earn £13.69 per hour with weekly pay, 30–40 hours per week, and various shift patterns. Start immediately, navigate routes with a handheld device, and represent a national brand in a customer-facing delivery role.

Roles involve sorting at the office, loading, and delivering to homes and businesses outdoors in all weather. Training is provided; weekend availability may be required.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence held for a minimum of 6 months.
• No more than 6 penalty points.
• A positive, customer-focused attitude.
• Strong reliability and time-management skills.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels and mail bags.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Previous delivery experience is beneficial but not essential / Full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Starting your day at the local Royal Mail Delivery Office, sorting and preparing mail for delivery.
• Loading your vehicle and setting off on your planned delivery route.
• Delivering letters and parcels safely and efficiently to homes and businesses.
• Using a handheld PDA device for navigation and delivery tracking.
• Providing excellent customer service and representing Royal Mail professionally within the community.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Customer-focused

Reliability

Time-management

Job description

Royal Mail Postal Delivery Drivers Wanted | £13.69 per Hour | Weekly Pay | Immediate Starts Available

Postal Delivery Driver

Location: Tonbridge

Contract Type: Temporary / Seasonal Assignment

Pay Rate: £13.69 per hour

Hours: 30-40 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, with weekend availability required

Shift Times: Various shift patterns available

Pertemps are proud to be recruiting on behalf of Royal Mail for enthusiastic and reliable Postal Delivery Drivers. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's most trusted and recognisable organisations during its busiest time of year. Whether you're looking for seasonal work, enjoy being active outdoors, or thrive in a customer-facing role, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As a Postal Delivery Driver, you'll play an important part in keeping communities connected by delivering letters and parcels safely and efficiently to homes and businesses across the local area.

What You'll Be Doing

• Starting your day at the local Royal Mail Delivery Office, sorting and preparing mail for delivery
• Loading your vehicle and setting off on your planned delivery route
• Delivering letters and parcels safely and efficiently to homes and businesses
• Using a handheld PDA device for navigation and delivery tracking
• Providing excellent customer service and representing Royal Mail professionally within the community

Please note, this is a physically demanding role which involves walking up to 20,000 steps per day, as well as lifting and carrying mail bags and parcels.

What We’re Looking For

• Full UK manual driving licence held for a minimum of 6 months
• No more than 6 penalty points
• A positive, customer-focused attitude
• Strong reliability and time-management skills
• Ability to lift and carry parcels and mail bags
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Previous delivery experience is beneficial but not essential / Full training provided

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay rate of £13.69 per hour
• Weekly or Monthly pay through Pertemps
• Ongoing work available through the remainder of 2026
• Opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading delivery and logistics organisations
• Full training and support provided
• Dedicated support from your local Pertemps team
• Potential for additional hours during busy periods
• Gain valuable experience with a nationally recognised brand

Ready to get behind the wheel and be part of Royal Mail's delivery team?

Please note: Following your application, you will receive a WhatsApp message from our AI-powered recruitment assistant to help us process your application quickly. Suitable candidates will then be contacted directly by a member of the Pertemps team to discuss the role and next steps