Postal Delivery Driver

Pertemps Royal Mail; Galashiels; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Pertemps Royal Mail is hiring a Postal Delivery Driver in Galashiels on a temporary contract. The role involves sorting mail, loading a van, using a handheld device for signatures and navigation, then delivering letters and parcels by foot or vehicle in all weather.

Shifts run 8am to 8pm, 30–40 hours weekly, Monday through Friday with potential weekend availability. A full UK driving licence and customer-focused approach are desirable, with physical fitness for lifting mail bags essential.

Qualifications

• Customer focus and good people skills.
• Excellent time management and reliability.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Start your shift at the local delivery office to sort and load 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 and parcels as needed and use trolleys when required.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Outdoor work

Physical fitness

Education

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Handheld device

Job description

Pertemps Royal Mail seeks a Postal Delivery Driver in Galashiels on a temporary contract paying £13.69 hourly. Working 30 to 40 hours weekly, Monday through Friday with weekend availability, shifts fall between 8am and 8pm. Duties include sorting mail at the delivery office, loading a van, using a handheld device for signatures and navigation, then delivering letters and parcels by foot or vehicle, walking up to eight miles daily. Applicants need customer focus, physical fitness for lifting mail bags, and the ability to work alone outdoors in all weather. Reliable timekeeping and a full driving licence are advantageous.

Job Opportunity: Postal Delivery Driver Location: Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh. 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