Postal Delivery Driver

Pertemps Royal Mail; Eccles; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agency training and support

Job summary

Pertemps Royal Mail in Eccles is seeking a temporary Postal Delivery Driver to support Royal Mail. The role involves starting at the local delivery office, sorting and loading mail, and delivering on foot or by vehicle.

Shifts are 8am-8pm, 30-40 hours weekly, with weekend availability. You will use a handheld device for navigation and signature capture, delivering up to eight miles per day. Training is provided by the agency.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills
• Physical stamina
• Reliability
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

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

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Reliability

Outdoor work

Job description

This temporary Postal Delivery Driver role in Eccles, supporting Royal Mail via Pertemps, suits someone who enjoys outdoor work and independent schedules. Pay is £13.69 hourly, with 30 to 40 hours weekly across Monday to Friday, plus weekend availability. Shifts fall between 8am and 8pm. Duties begin at the local delivery office, sorting and loading mail, then using a handheld device for navigation and signature capture. Delivery happens on foot or by vehicle, covering up to eight miles daily. Applicants need customer service skills, physical stamina, and reliability. Training and support come from the agency, with placements running through the festive period.

Job Opportunity

Postal Delivery Driver Location: North and South Manchester Start Date: Towards the end of October Contract Type: Temporary Pay Rate: £13.69 per hour Hours: 30 to 40 Hours a week Schedule: Monday to Friday & weekend availability required Shift Times: Between: 8am - 8pm

About the Role

Pertemps is proud to support Royal Mail in recruiting Multi-Drop Postal Delivery Drivers across North and South Manchester. 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