Postal Delivery Driver

Pertemps Bond; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is recruiting temporary Multi-Drop Postal/Parcel Delivery Drivers in the North Essex area on behalf of Parcelforce. The role involves starting at the local delivery office to sort and load daily deliveries, then delivering mail and parcels by vehicle and on foot while managing routes and customer signatures.

Applicants should hold a valid UK manual driving licence with up to 6 penalty points, enjoy outdoor work in all weather, and demonstrate strong time management and a

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid UK manual driving licence with up to 6 penalty points.
• Excellent time management and a customer-first mindset.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Begin shifts at the local delivery office to sort and load daily deliveries.
• Deliver mail and parcels by vehicle and on foot, with walking up to 8 miles per day.
• Use a handheld device to navigate routes and capture customer signatures.
• Lift and carry mail bags up to 16kg and parcels up to 20kg, using trolleys where required.

Skills

Driving license

Time management

Customer service

Outdoor resilience

Job description

Position: Postal / Parcel Delivery Driver

Employment Type: Temporary, Up to 35 hours per week

Location: North Essex Area

Pay Rate: £15.06 per hour

Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday, including weekend flexibility

About the Opportunity

Pertemps is currently recruiting temporary Multi-Drop Postal/Parcel Delivery Drivers on behalf of Parcelforce. This role is ideal for self-motivated individuals who enjoy independent outdoor work and have a strong passion for customer service.

Core Responsibilities

• Preparation: Begin shifts at the local delivery office to accurately sort and load daily deliveries.
• Distribution: Deliver mail and parcels both by vehicle and on foot. This physical role involves walking up to 8 miles per day.
• Operations: Utilise a company handheld device for navigating routes and capturing customer signatures.
• Manual Handling: Safely lift and carry mail bags weighing up to 16kg and parcels up to 20kg, utilising delivery trolleys as required.

Candidate Requirements

• Licence: Must hold a valid, full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points (a clean licence is preferred).
• Resilience: Ability to work comfortably outdoors across all weather conditions.
• Skills: Exceptional time management capabilities alongside a customer-first mindset.
• Experience: Prior delivery or commercial driving experience is advantageous but not mandatory.