Temporary

Postal Delivery Driver

Pertemps Royal Mail

Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN1 2HH

£13.69 per hour

Posted: 05 October 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Closing date: 04 November 2026

Ref: 61066053

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About the Role

Pertemps is recruiting Postal Delivery Drivers in Northampton on behalf of Royal Mail, offering a temporary contract at £13.69 per hour. Working 30 to 40 hours weekly, shifts fall between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday, with weekend availability also required. Duties begin at the local delivery office, sorting and loading mail before heading out on foot or by vehicle. A handheld device supports signature capture and route navigation. Successful applicants must be comfortable walking up to eight miles daily and lifting mail bags. Reliability, physical fitness and strong customer service skills suit this independent outdoor position.

Royal Mail Postal Delivery Drivers Wanted | £13.69 per Hour | Weekly Pay | Immediate Starts Available
Postal Delivery Driver
Location: Northampton
Contract Type: Temporary / Seasonal Assignment
Pay Rate: £13.69 per hour
Hours: 30-40 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, with weekend availability required
Shift Times: Various shift patterns available
Join Royal Mail This Peak Season
Pertemps are proud to be recruiting on behalf of Royal Mail for enthusiastic and reliable Postal Delivery Drivers. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's most trusted and recognisable organisations during its busiest time of year. Whether you're looking for seasonal work, enjoy being active outdoors, or thrive in a customer-facing role, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
As a Postal Delivery Driver, you'll play an important part in keeping communities connected by delivering letters and parcels safely and efficiently to homes and businesses across the local area.
What You'll Be Doing

Starting your day at the local Royal Mail Delivery Office, sorting and preparing mail for delivery
Loading your vehicle and setting off on your planned delivery route
Delivering letters and parcels safely and efficiently to homes and businesses
Using a handheld PDA device for navigation and delivery tracking
Providing excellent customer service and representing Royal Mail professionally within the community

Please note, this is a physically demanding role which involves walking up to 20,000 steps per day, as well as lifting and carrying mail bags and parcels.
What We're Looking For

Full UK manual driving licence held for a minimum of 6 months
No more than 6 penalty points
A positive, customer-focused attitude
Strong reliability and time-management skills
Ability to lift and carry parcels and mail bags
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
Previous delivery experience is beneficial but not essential / Full training provided

Why Join Us?

Competitive pay rate of £13.69 per hour
Weekly or Monthly pay through Pertemps
Ongoing work available through the remainder of 2026
Opportunity to work with one of the UK's leading delivery and logistics organisations
Full training and support provided
Dedicated support from your local Pertemps team
Potential for additional hours during busy periods
Gain valuable experience with a nationally recognised brand

Ready to get behind the wheel and be part of Royal Mail's delivery team? Apply now to secure your place on assignment with Royal Mail through Pertemps.
Please note: Following your application, you will receive a WhatsApp message from our AI-powered recruitment assistant to help us process your application quickly. Suitable candidates will then be contacted directly by a member of the Pertemps team to discuss the role and next steps.

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