Temporary

Postal Delivery Driver

Pertemps Royal Mail

Wigan, WN1 1XH

£13.69 per hour

Posted: 10 September 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Closing date: 10 October 2026

Ref: 60871750

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About the Role

This temporary Postal Delivery Driver role in Wigan, recruited by Pertemps for Royal Mail, runs from late October with varied shifts across Monday to Friday plus weekend availability. Pay is £13.69 per hour. Duties begin at the delivery office, sorting and loading mail before heading out. A handheld device supports signature capture and route navigation. Delivery happens on foot or by vehicle, covering up to eight miles daily, with lifting of mail bags and parcels required. Applicants need customer focus, physical stamina, and confidence working alone outdoors in all weather. Reliability and timekeeping matter, since rounds must finish on schedule.

Job Opportunity: Postal Delivery Driver
Location: Wigan
Start Date: Towards the end of October
Contract Type: Temporary
Pay Rate: £13.69 per hour
Hours: Various
Schedule: Monday to Friday & weekend availability required
Shift Times: Various
About the Role:
Pertemps is proud to support Royal Mail in recruiting Multi-Drop Postal Delivery Drivers in Mount Wigan.
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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