Temporary

Collections And Delivery Driver

Pertemps Royal Mail

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 8HW

£15.06 per hour

Posted: 11 September 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Closing date: 11 October 2026

Ref: 60886216

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About the Role

This temporary Collections And Delivery Driver role in Newcastle upon Tyne offers £15.06 per hour, working up to 35 hours weekly. Shifts fall between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Saturday. The successful candidate begins each day at the local delivery office, sorting mail and loading their vehicle before heading out. Duties include delivering letters and parcels both on foot and by vehicle, covering as much as eight miles daily. A handheld device guides routes, so basic tech confidence helps. Reliability, physical stamina and strong customer service skills suit this position. Applicants must work independently and enjoy meeting people across the community while representing a well-known postal brand.

Job Title: Collections and Delivery Driver
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Pay Rate: £15.06 per hour
Hours: Up to 35 hours per week
Shifts: Between the hours of 8am and 8pm
Schedule: Monday to Saturday
Love being active, working independently, and meeting new people? Pertemps is proud to support Royal Mail in finding Multi-Drop Postal/Parcel Delivery Drivers to join the team in Newcastle. If you enjoy the outdoors and pride yourself on great customer service, this is your chance to hit the road with a trusted household name!
What You’ll Be Doing:
· Load & Go: Start your day at the local delivery office sorting and loading your vehicle.
· On the Move: Deliver letters and parcels by foot and vehicle, walking up to 8 miles a day.
· Tech-Savvy Delivery: Use a handheld device for route navigation and signature captures.
· Hands-On Work: Lift and carry mailbags (up to 16kg) and parcels (up to 20kg), using delivery trolleys when needed.
What We’re Looking For:
· A full UK manual driving licence (maximum of 6 points; clean preferred).
· Comfortable working outdoors through rain, shine, or snow.
· Excellent time management and customer service skills.
· Previous Driving/ Delivering experience would great (but isn’t essential!)
Successful drivers are required to attend an Open Day on Tuesday 28th September.
The Open Day will provide candidates with the opportunity to meet the depot team and learn more about the role. Depending on the number of candidates attending, assessments may also take place on the day.
Attendance is mandatory. Candidates who do not attend the Open Day will not be considered for the position, as the depot wishes to meet all prospective drivers before any job offer is made.
Please ensure you are available to attend on Tuesday 28th September before applying.
Ready to get started? If you're reliable, customer-focused, and ready to make a difference in your local community, click "Apply Now" today! Complete the Popp link and express your interest !