Postal Delivery Driver

Pertemps Royal Mail; Hyndburn; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps is recruiting Postal Delivery Drivers in Accrington on behalf of Royal Mail. This temporary position pays £13.69 per hour, with 30 to 40 hours each week. Shifts run Monday to Friday between 8am and 8pm, and weekend availability is required.

Duties begin at the local delivery office, where mail is sorted and loaded before setting out. Drivers use a handheld device for signature capture and navigation, delivering letters and parcels by foot or vehicle, covering up to eight miles daily.

Qualifications

• Time management is essential to complete deliveries within schedule.
• Excellent customer service helps ensure a positive delivery experience.
• Ability to work independently in varied outdoor 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

Time management

Customer service

Independence

Outdoor work

Education

Full UK manual driving licence

Tools

Handheld device

Route navigation

Job description

Postal Delivery Driver

Pertemps is recruiting Postal Delivery Drivers in Accrington on behalf of Royal Mail. This temporary position pays £13.69 per hour, with 30 to 40 hours each week. Shifts run Monday to Friday between 8am and 8pm, and weekend availability is required. Duties begin at the local delivery office, where mail is sorted and loaded before setting out. Drivers use a handheld device for signature capture and navigation, delivering letters and parcels by foot or vehicle, covering up to eight miles daily. Applicants must be comfortable lifting and carrying mail bags and working outdoors in all weather. Reliability, customer focus and the ability to work independently are essential.

Job Details

Job Opportunity: Postal Delivery Driver Location: Accrington 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 Accrington. 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

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