Postal Delivery Driver

Pertemps Royal Mail; Derby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Immediate starts

Seasonal work available

Support from local Pertemps team

Job summary

Pertemps Royal Mail in Derby is recruiting Postal Delivery Drivers for a temporary seasonal assignment. Deliver letters and parcels on established routes, starting from the Royal Mail office, with support from a local Pertemps team.

This position requires a valid UK driving licence, physical fitness for carrying mail, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather. The role offers steady pay weekly or monthly and opportunities to gain frontline experience with a nationally recognised brand.

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.
• Physically demanding role involving walking up to 20,000 steps per day and lifting mail bags and parcels.

Skills

Driving Licence

Customer service

Reliability

Time management

Physical fitness

Job description

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

Postal Delivery Driver

Location: Derby

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

Join Royal Mail This Peak Season

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?