Postal Delivery Driver

Pertemps; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps, in partnership with Royal Mail, are recruiting Postal Delivery Workers to support busy operations in Merthyr Tydfil. You will start at the delivery office, collect vehicle, and deliver letters and parcels to local communities.

This role involves outdoor work, a full UK manual driving licence, and a DBS check. 5 days a week, shifts 08:00–20:00, hourly rate £13.69.

Qualifications

• Be upbeat, self-motivated and able to work alone or with a team.
• Be helpful, approachable and community‑minded.
• Willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Sort letters and parcels at the local delivery office.
• Deliver mail to customers on your designated route.
• Collect and use a hand-held device to track mail and routes.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Outdoor worker

Professional presentation

Education

UK manual driving licence

Tools

DBS clearance

Job description

Due to an increase in demand, Pertemps are working in partnership with the Royal Mail to source Postal Delivery Workers to support with their busy operation.

Location: Merthyr Tydfil

Shift: 5 days per week between Monday - Sunday between 08:00 - 20:00

Hourly Rate: £13.69 per hour

About the role:

You’ll start your day in the local delivery office, sorting and gathering the mail needed for your route. You will collect your allocated vehicle or trolley and your hand-held computer device (detailing your route and tracking your mail) and then deliver the letters and parcels to your local community.

About You:

• The ideal candidate for this role will be upbeat, self-motivated, and happy to work alone as well as part of a team.
• You will be helpful and approachable displaying a strong sense of community, as you get to know the people you meet on your round.
• Royal Mail deliver parcels whatever the weather, so you will enjoy working outdoors and due to the amount of walking required you will need to be relatively fit and healthy.
• You will be smartly presented, always acting in a professional and courteous manner.

Previous Experience:

• Some previous experience in a customer facing or delivery role would be ideal but not essential.
• You will be required to complete a full DBS security check prior to commencing work.
• Driving licence requirements
• A full UK manual driving licence (in your current UK address)
• Maximum 6 penalty points
• Unfortunately, we are unable to accept IN/DD/DR/CD endorsements