Van Driver

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

Job summary

Swift Temps, in partnership with Royal Mail, is recruiting a Van Driver for Newport. You will start at the delivery office, collect your route, and deliver letters and parcels to the local community. This temporary role requires flexibility for weekend work per depot requirements.

The position involves outdoor work, walking, and using a handheld device to track deliveries. A full UK manual driving licence is required with up to 6 penalty points, and a DBS check will be completed before starting.

Qualifications

• DBS security check required before starting.
• Full UK manual driving licence with current address and max 6 penalty points.
• Ability to work outdoors and walk as part of duties.

Responsibilities

• Start at the local delivery office and sort mail for your route.
• Collect vehicle or trolley and use handheld device to navigate routes.
• Deliver letters and parcels to the local community on your round.

Skills

Driving

Customer service

Team player

Job description

Van Driver

Location

Newport
Gwent
GB
NP20 1

Contract Type

Temporary

End Date

2026-10-22T12:22:13.71

Pay Rate

£13.37 per hour PAYE basic and £14.38 Overtime

About the role

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

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.

Security Checks

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