Postal Delivery Driver

Pertemps Royal Mail; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Royal Mail in Maidstone is recruiting Postal Delivery Drivers on a temporary basis. The role starts toward the end of October and pays £13.69 per hour for 30 to 40 hours per week, with shifts from 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and weekend availability.

You will begin at the local delivery office sorting mail, use a handheld device for navigation and signature capture, and deliver letters and parcels by foot or vehicle, walking up to eight miles daily.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence (6 points max; clean licence preferred).
• Previous delivery or driving experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Excellent time management and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Start 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 daily.
• Lift and carry mail bags and parcels up to specified weights.

Skills

Physical fitness

Customer service

Time management

Independent work

Job description

Pertemps is recruiting Postal Delivery Drivers in Maidstone on behalf of Royal Mail. This temporary contract, starting towards the end of October, pays £13.69 per hour for 30 to 40 hours weekly. Shifts run Monday to Friday between 8am and 8pm, with weekend availability also required. Duties begin at the local delivery office, sorting and loading mail before heading out. Drivers use a handheld device for navigation and signature capture, delivering letters and parcels on foot or by vehicle, walking up to eight miles daily. Applicants need physical fitness, comfort working alone outdoors, and a commitment to reliable customer service.

Job Opportunity: Postal Delivery Driver Location: Maidstone 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 Maidstone. 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