Postal Delivery Driver

Pertemps; Newport; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Postal Delivery Workers to join their team in Newport. In this role, you will be responsible for sorting and delivering mail to your local community, ensuring that every parcel reaches its destination regardless of the weather. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, enjoy working outdoors, and possess a full UK driving licence. This position offers a competitive hourly rate, with opportunities for overtime and a chance to engage with the community. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply and become a vital part of the delivery team.

Qualifications

• Must possess a full UK driving licence with a maximum of 6 penalty points.
• Experience in a customer-facing role is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Sort and gather mail for delivery routes in the local delivery office.
• Deliver letters and parcels while maintaining a professional demeanor.

Skills

Customer Service

Self-Motivation

Teamwork

Physical Fitness

Education

Full UK Manual Driving Licence

Tools

Hand-held computer device

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 for the next 6 months.

Job Details

- Location: Newport
- Starts from: 08:30- 14:00
- Shift: 5 days per week between Monday - Sunday
- Hourly Rate: £13.37 per hour PAYE
- Sundays: £14.49 per hour PAYE
- Overtime: after 40 hours worked £15.68 per hour

About the Postal Delivery Worker 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

1. The ideal candidate for this role will be upbeat, self-motivated, and happy to work alone as well as part of a team.
2. You will be helpful and approachable displaying a strong sense of community, as you get to know the people you meet on your round.
3. 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.
4. You will be smartly presented, always acting in a professional and courteous manner.

Previous Experience

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

If you are interested in this role, please apply online or contact Pertemps South Wales on 02920 220776.