Postal Delivery Driver

Royal Mail; Ridgacre; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Ongoing work through remainder of 2026

Competitive pay (£13.69/hr)

Support from local Pertemps team

Job summary

Royal Mail is recruiting enthusiastic Postal Delivery Drivers to join during its busiest period. Based in the Ridgacre area, you will deliver letters and parcels across local streets, using a handheld PDA and providing friendly, reliable service to homes and businesses.

This role is outdoors, physically demanding, and offers training, with a competitive wage of £13.69 per hour. Ongoing work through the rest of 2026 with potential extra hours is available.

Job description

Pertemps are proud to be recruiting on behalf of Royal Mail for enthusiastic and reliable Postal Delivery Drivers. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's most trusted and recognisable organisations during its busiest time of year. Whether you're looking for seasonal work, enjoy being active outdoors, or thrive in a customer-facing role, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As a Postal Delivery Driver, you'll play an important part in keeping communities connected by delivering letters and parcels safely and efficiently to homes and businesses across the local area.

What You'll Be Doing

• Starting your day at the local Royal Mail Delivery Office, sorting and preparing mail for delivery
• Loading your vehicle and setting off on your planned delivery route
• Delivering letters and parcels safely and efficiently to homes and businesses
• Using a handheld PDA device for navigation and delivery tracking
• Providing excellent customer service and representing Royal Mail professionally within the community
• Please note, this is a physically demanding role which involves walking up to 20,000 steps per day, as well as lifting and carrying mail bags and parcels.

• Full UK manual driving licence held for a minimum of 6 months
• No more than 6 penalty points
• A positive, customer-focused attitude
• Strong reliability and time-management skills
• Ability to lift and carry parcels and mail bags
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Previous delivery experience is beneficial but not essential / Full training provided

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay rate of £13.69 per hour
• Weekly or Monthly pay through Pertemps
• Ongoing work available through the remainder of 2026
• Opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading delivery and logistics organisations
• Full training and support provided
• Dedicated support from your local Pertemps team
• Potential for additional hours during busy periods
• Gain valuable experience with a nationally recognised brand