Temporary

Postal Delivery Driver

Pertemps Royal Mail

Derby, Derby, DE1 1NX

£13.69 per hour

Posted: 01 October 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 31 October 2026

Ref: 61041695

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About the Role

This temporary Postal Delivery Driver role in Derby offers £13.69 per hour, working 30 to 40 hours weekly. Shifts run Monday to Friday between 8am and 8pm, with weekend availability also required. Duties begin at the local delivery office, sorting and loading mail before heading out. A handheld device supports signature capture and route navigation. Delivery of letters and parcels takes place on foot or by vehicle, covering up to eight miles daily, so physical fitness matters. Applicants must lift and carry mail bags weighing as much as 16kg. Independent working outdoors and strong customer service skills suit this position. Pertemps recruits on behalf of Royal Mail.

Job Opportunity: Postal Delivery Driver
Location: Derby
Start Date: Towards the end of October
Contract Type: Temporary
Pay Rate: £13.69 per hour
Hours: 30 to 40 Hours a week
Schedule: Monday to Friday & weekend availability required
Shift Times: Between: 8am - 8pm
About the Role:
Pertemps is proud to support Royal Mail in recruiting Multi-Drop Postal Delivery Drivers across Derby.
If you have a passion for customer service and enjoy working independently outdoors, this is the perfect role for you!
Key Responsibilities:
· Start your shift at the local delivery office to sort and load your deliveries
· Use a handheld device for signature capture and route navigation
· Deliver letters and parcels by foot and/or vehicle – walking up to 8 miles per day
· Lift and carry mail bags (up to 16kg) and parcels (up to 20kg)
· Use delivery trolleys when required
Requirements:
· Full UK manual driving licence (maximum 6 points; clean licence preferred) Need to have held your license for 6 months.
· Previous delivery or driving experience is beneficial but not essential
· Excellent time management and customer service skills
· Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
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