Postal Delivery Driver

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps in Brighton is seeking a Postal Delivery Driver to support Royal Mail on a temporary basis. You will sort and load deliveries, then complete rounds by foot or vehicle, including weekends. A handheld device will be used for signatures and navigation.

Candidates should be customer-focused, physically able to lift 20kg, and comfortable working outdoors in all weather. Start date is late October with varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence (6 points max; clean licence preferred).
• Customer service skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Sort and load deliveries at the local delivery office.
• Use a handheld device for signature capture and navigation.
• Deliver letters and parcels by foot and/or vehicle.
• Lift mail bags and parcels up to 20kg.
• Work a shift pattern including weekends.

Skills

Customer service

Physical fitness

Outdoor work

Tools

Handheld device

Job description

This temporary Postal Delivery Driver role in Brighton offers £13.69 per hour through Pertemps, supporting Royal Mail from late October. Working various shifts across Monday to Friday plus weekends, the successful candidate sorts and loads mail at the local delivery office before completing rounds on foot or by vehicle, covering up to eight miles daily. Duties include using a handheld device for signature capture and navigation, plus lifting mail bags and parcels weighing up to 20kg. Applicants need customer service skills, physical fitness, and the ability to work independently outdoors in all weather. Weekend availability is essential for this position.

Job Opportunity: Postal Delivery Driver Location: Brighton Start Date: Towards the end of October Contract Type: Temporary Pay Rate: £13.69 per hour Hours: Various Schedule: Monday to Friday & weekend availability required Shift Times: Various

About the Role: Pertemps is proud to support Royal Mail in recruiting Multi-Drop Postal Delivery Drivers in Brighton. 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) Need to have held your license for 6 months.
• Previous delivery or driving experience is beneficial but not essential
• Excellent time management and customer service skills
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions