Postal Delivery Driver

Pertemps Royal Mail; Shoreham-by-Sea; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Royal Mail in Shoreham-by-Sea is recruiting a Temporary Postal Delivery Driver to support Royal Mail. The role involves sorting, loading deliveries, and delivering letters and parcels on foot and by vehicle, with shifts 8am–8pm, Mon–Fri and some weekend work.

You will use a handheld device for navigation and signature capture, lift up to 16 kg, and walk up to 8 miles per day. A valid UK manual driving licence and strong customer service are required, with a friendly community-facing

Qualifications

• Strong time management and customer service skills are essential.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Experience in delivery or driving beneficial but not required.
• Must be able to sort and load deliveries with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Start shifts 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 per day.
• Lift and carry mail bags up to 16kg and parcels up to 20kg; use trolleys when needed.

Skills

Time management

Customer service

Independent outdoor work

Route navigation with handheld device

Education

Full UK manual driving licence

Tools

Handheld device

Job description

The role of Postal Delivery Driver, based in Shoreham-by-Sea, offers a temporary contract through Pertemps supporting Royal Mail. Pay is £13.69 per hour, working 30 to 40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday with weekend availability required. Shifts fall between 8am and 8pm. Duties include sorting and loading deliveries at the local office, using a handheld device for navigation and signature capture, and delivering letters and parcels on foot or by vehicle, walking up to eight miles daily. Applicants must lift and carry mail bags, work independently outdoors, and demonstrate strong customer service skills. This position suits those who enjoy varied, active work within a community setting.

Job Opportunity: Postal Delivery Driver Location: Brighton 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 Brighton. 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