Postal Delivery Drivers

Pertemps; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Postal Delivery Worker in Newport to assist with mail deliveries for Royal Mail. The role involves sorting, gathering, and delivering parcels to the local community, requiring good customer service skills and a full UK driving licence. Candidates should be self-motivated and enjoy outdoor work.

Qualifications

• Some experience in a customer-facing or delivery role preferred.
• Must complete a full DBS security check prior to starting work.
• Full UK manual driving licence required with maximum 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Sort and gather mail for your delivery route.
• Use allocated vehicle or trolley to deliver letters and parcels.
• Act professionally and courteously while delivering parcels in the community.

Skills

Self-motivated

Customer service

Teamwork

Outdoor work

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

• 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

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