Van Driver Parcel delivery
Job Description & Overview
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Due to an increase in demand, Swift Temps are working in partnership with the Royal Mail to source Postal Delivery Workers to support with their busy operation.</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Location: Plymouth</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Working Hours: 30-40 hours per week, with Saturday/Sunday requirements as per the depot's requirements. Currently 1 shift pattern available - 15:00 till 21:00</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Hourly Rate: £13.69 per hour PAYE basic and £14.38 Overtime</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">About the Postal Delivery Worker role:</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">You'll start your day in the local delivery office, sorting and gathering the mail needed for your route. You will collect your allocated vehicle or trolley and your hand-held computer device (detailing your route and tracking your mail) and then deliver the letters and parcels to your local community.</p>
<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">About You</h5>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>The ideal candidate for this role will be upbeat, self-motivated, and happy to work alone as well as part of a team.</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will be helpful and approachable displaying a strong sense of community, as you get to know the people you meet on your round.</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Royal Mail deliver parcels whatever the weather, so you will enjoy working outdoors and due to the amount of walking required you will need to be relatively fit and healthy.</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will be smartly presented, always acting in a professional and courteous manner.</p>
<p class="text-muted mb-3">Previous Experience:</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Some previous experience in a customer facing or delivery role would be ideal but not essential.</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">You will be required to complete a full DBS security check prior to commencing work.</p>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Driving licence</span></li>
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<h5 class="fw-bold text-success mt-4 mb-3">requirements</h5>
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<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>A full UK manual driving licence (in your current UK address)</span></li>
<li class="d-flex align-items-start mb-2"><i class="mdi mdi-circle-medium text-success fs-15 me-2 mt-1"></i><span>Maximum 6 penalty points</span></li>
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<p class="text-muted mb-3">If you are interested in this role, please apply online or call (phone number removed)</p>
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 13 Oct 2026
- Location: Plymouth, Devon
- Employment Type: Temporary
- Licence: 7.5 Tonne / Van
- Category: Distribution
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