Temporary

Postal Delivery Driver

Pertemps Royal Mail

Southampton, SO14 3BE

£13.69 per hour

Posted: 02 October 2026 (Yesterday)

Closing date: 01 November 2026

Ref: 61055847

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About the Role

Working as a Postal Delivery Driver in Southampton, the successful candidate joins Pertemps in supporting Royal Mail on a temporary basis. Shifts run Monday to Friday with weekend availability needed, covering 30 to 40 hours weekly between 8am and 8pm, at £13.69 per hour. Duties begin at the local delivery office, sorting and loading mail before heading out. A handheld device assists with route navigation and capturing signatures. Letters and parcels reach customers by foot or vehicle, involving up to eight miles of walking daily, along with lifting mail bags. Reliability, fitness and a strong sense of customer service suit this independent outdoor post.

Job Opportunity: Postal Delivery Driver
Location: Southampton
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 Southampton.
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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