Postal Delivery Driver

Pertemps Royal Mail; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Royal Mail is recruiting Postal Delivery Drivers in Gloucester to support Royal Mail. This temporary role pays £13.69 per hour, with 30–40 hours per week, Monday to Friday and weekend availability required.

Shifts run 8am–8pm, starting at the delivery office for sorting and loading, then using a handheld device for navigation and signature capture. Deliveries are made on foot and by vehicle, up to eight miles daily.

Qualifications

• Customer service skills are essential.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Good time management and reliability.
• Hold a UK manual driving licence with a clean record preferred.
• Licence must have been held for 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Start shift at the local delivery office to sort and load deliveries.
• Use a handheld device for signature capture and navigation.
• Deliver letters and parcels by foot and/or vehicle; up to 8 miles daily.
• Lift and carry mail bags and parcels up to 16–20 kg.

Skills

Customer service

Outdoor work

Time management

Physical stamina

UK driving licence

Job description

Pertemps is recruiting Postal Delivery Drivers in Gloucester to support Royal Mail. This temporary contract pays £13.69 per hour, working 30 to 40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday with weekend availability required. Shifts fall between 8am and 8pm. Duties begin at the 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, the ability to work alone outdoors, and physical stamina. Weekend flexibility is essential. This role suits those seeking temporary work with a reputable postal service. Job Opportunity: Postal Delivery Driver Location: Gloucester and Bristol North 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 Gloucester and Bristol North. 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