Postal Delivery Driver

Pertemps; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Bridgend is seeking a Postal Delivery Worker to support the Royal Mail. You will sort mail, deliver parcels, and interact with the community in various weather conditions. Ideal candidates are self-motivated and physically fit. A full UK driving licence is required. The position offers competitive hourly rates, including overtime pay.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer-facing or delivery role is ideal but not essential.
• You will need to be physically fit and able to walk long distances.
• A full UK manual driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Sort and gather mail at the delivery office before beginning your route.
• Deliver letters and parcels to the local community using a vehicle or trolley.
• Act in a professional and courteous manner at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Self-motivation

Ability to work outdoors

Teamwork

Tools

Hand-held computer device

Job description

Due to an increase in demand, Pertemps are working in partnership with the Royal Mail to source Postal Delivery Workers to support with their busy operation.

- Location: Bridgend
- Shift: 5 days per week between Monday - Sunday, 08:00 - 15:30
- Hourly Rate: £13.37 per hour PAYE
- Sundays: £14.49 per hour PAYE
- Overtime after 40 hours worked £15.68 per hour

About the Postal Delivery Worker role

You'll start your day in the local delivery office, sorting and gathering the mail needed for your route. You will collect your allocated vehicle or trolley and your hand-held computer device (detailing your route and tracking your mail) and then deliver the letters and parcels to your local community.

About You
- The ideal candidate for this role will be upbeat, self-motivated, and happy to work alone as well as part of a team.
- You will be helpful and approachable displaying a strong sense of community, as you get to know the people you meet on your round.
- Royal Mail deliver parcels whatever the weather, so you will enjoy working outdoors and due to the amount of walking required you will need to be relatively fit and healthy.
- You will be smartly presented, always acting in a professional and courteous manner.

Previous Experience

- Some previous experience in a customer facing or delivery role would be ideal but not essential.
- You will be required to complete a full DBS security check prior to commencing work.
- Driving licence requirements
- A full UK manual driving licence (in your current UK address)
- Maximum 6 penalty points
- Unfortunately, we are unable to accept IN/DD/DR/CD endorsements

If you are interested in this role, please apply online or contact Pertemps South Wales on 02920 220776.