Temporary

Postal Delivery Driver

Pertemps Royal Mail

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 8HW

£13.69 per hour

Posted: 06 October 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 05 November 2026

Ref: 61077269

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About the Role

Postal Delivery Driver roles are available in Newcastle upon Tyne with Pertemps, supporting Royal Mail on a temporary basis. Pay is £13.69 per hour, working 30 to 40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday plus weekend availability, with shifts between 8am and 8pm. Duties begin at the local delivery office, sorting and loading mail, then using a handheld device for navigation and signature capture. Deliveries are made on foot or by vehicle, covering up to eight miles daily, so physical fitness and comfort working outdoors matter. Reliability, self-management and customer focus suit this position. Start dates fall towards the end of October.

Job Opportunity: Postal Delivery Driver
Location: North Tyneside
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 North Tyneside.
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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