Van Driver

Swift Temps Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Swift Temps Ltd, in partnership with Royal Mail, is recruiting Postal Delivery Workers to support their busy operation in Newport. You’ll start your day at the local delivery office, sort mail, and prepare your route before delivering letters and parcels to the surrounding community.

Hours are 30–40 per week with Saturday/Sunday duties as required by the depot. The role is part-time and temporary, with PAYE hourly rates of £13.37 basic and £14.38 overtime.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence (at your current UK address).
• Must pass a DBS check before starting.
• Customer-facing experience is helpful.
• Ability to work outdoors and cover weekend shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Sort and gather mail at the delivery office.
• Collect vehicle or trolley and handheld device for routing.
• Deliver letters and parcels to local community.
• Work 30–40 hours per week, including weekend duties.

Skills

Customer-focused

Self-motivated

Team player

Outdoor work tolerance

Tools

UK driving licence

DBS check

Job description

Due to an increase in demand, Swift Temps are working in partnership with the Royal Mail to source Postal Delivery Workers to support with their busy operation.

• Location: Newport
• Working Hours: 30-40 hours per week, with Saturday/Sunday requirements as per the depot's requirements
• Hourly Rate: £13.37 per hour PAYE basic and £14.38 Overtime

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

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary