Postal Delivery Worker

Swift; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

SWIFT Temps Ltd, partnering with Royal Mail, is seeking Postal Delivery Workers for Bishop Auckland. The role involves sorting, preparing mail and delivering to homes and businesses on assigned routes.

Must hold a Full UK driving licence with up to 6 penalty points and be prepared to work outdoors, 30 hours per week with two shifts. DBS check required.

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking
• Good customer service mindset
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Sort and prepare letters and parcels
• Deliver mail and parcels on assigned routes
• Follow delivery routes and use handheld device for tracking
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain safety in all weather conditions

Skills

Reliable

Hardworking

Customer service

Teamwork

Physically fit

Job description

Postal Delivery Worker

Date Posted: 2026-09-24T13:53:09

Location: Bishop Auckland, Durham, GB

Postcode: DL14 7

Contract Type: Temporary

Application Deadline: 2026-10-23T00:23:06.313

Pay Rate: £13.69 per hour

Job Description

SWIFT Temps Ltd are working in partnership with Royal Mail to recruit Postal Delivery Workers to support their busy operation in Bishop Auckland DL14.

The Role

You will be responsible for sorting and preparing mail before heading out on your allocated delivery route. You will deliver letters and parcels to homes and businesses throughout the local community.

Duties include:

• Sorting and preparing letters and parcels
• Delivering mail and parcels safely and efficiently
• Following allocated delivery routes
• Using a handheld device to manage deliveries
• Providing excellent customer service
• Working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Walking for extended periods during your delivery round

About You

• Reliable, hardworking and self-motivated
• Friendly and professional
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Physically fit for a walking-based role
• Previous delivery or customer service experience is desirable but not essential

Requirements

• Full UK manual driving licence at your current UK address
• Maximum 6 penalty points
• Must successfully complete a DBS security check

Working Hours and Conditions

• PAYE Hours: 30 hours per week
• Shift: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm or 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• Weekend: Saturday and Sunday work may be required

Additional Compensation Details

• Pay: From £13.69 per hour
• Pay: £13.69 per hour