Temporary

Postal Delivery Driver

Pertemps Royal Mail

Sunderland, Cumberland, CA13 9SS

£13.69 per hour

Posted: 06 October 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 05 November 2026

Ref: 61076957

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About the Role

Pertemps is recruiting Postal Delivery Drivers in Sunderland on behalf of Royal Mail, with a temporary contract starting towards the end of October. Pay is £13.69 per hour, working 30 to 40 hours weekly, Monday to Friday with weekend availability, shifts between 8am and 8pm. Duties include sorting and loading mail at the local delivery office, using a handheld device for navigation and signature capture, then delivering letters and parcels on foot or by vehicle, walking up to eight miles daily. Applicants need strong customer service skills, physical fitness, reliability, and the ability to work independently outdoors in all weather. A full driving licence may be required.

Job Opportunity: Postal Delivery Driver
Location: Durham South Tyne and Sunderland
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 Durham South Tyne and Sunderland.
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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