Postal Delivery Driver

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Pertemps is supporting Royal Mail in Reading with a Temporary Postal Delivery Driver role. The position is 30 hours per week at £13.69 per hour, Monday to Friday with weekend availability, based in Reading. Start date is immediate, with duties including sorting mail, navigating with handheld devices, and delivering by foot or van.

Physical effort is required. You must hold a full UK driving licence (6 points max, clean licence preferred) and be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent customer service and be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently.
• Prior delivery or driving experience is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Start each 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 van, walking up to 8 miles daily.
• Lift mail bags up to 16kg and parcels up to 20kg; use delivery trolleys as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Independent outdoor work

Time management

Tools

Handheld device

Delivery vehicle (van)

Job description

Pertemps is supporting Royal Mail with the recruitment of a Postal Delivery Driver in Reading. This temporary position offers £13.69 per hour for 30 hours weekly, scheduled Monday to Friday with weekend availability, on shifts from 11am to 5pm. The role begins immediately.

You will start each shift at the local delivery office, sorting mail before loading your vehicle. Daily duties involve using a handheld device for navigation and signature capture, delivering letters and parcels by foot or van, and walking up to eight miles. Physical fitness is essential, as you will handle mail bags weighing 16kg and parcels up to 20kg. Strong customer service skills and the ability to work independently outdoors are required.

Job Opportunity: Postal Delivery Driver

Location: Reading

Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Temporary

Pay Rate: £13.69 per hour

Hours: 30 Hours a week

Schedule: Monday to Friday & weekend availability required

Shift Times: 11am - 5pm

About the Role

Pertemps is proud to support Royal Mail in recruiting Multi-Drop Postal Delivery Drivers in Reading. 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

Ready to Get Started?

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