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Pertemps Newcastle
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a day
Alnwick, Northumberland NE66, England
£13.37 per hour
Part Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Parcel Delivery Driver position is a temporary role based in Alnwick, requiring 30 hours of work per week with shifts scheduled between 08:00 and 17:00 from Monday to Sunday.
- The hourly rate for this position is £13.37, and candidates should ideally have some prior experience in a customer-facing or delivery role, though it is not mandatory.
- Drivers will start their day at the local delivery office, where they will sort mail and collect their allocated vehicle and hand-held computer device for route tracking.
- The role demands a self-motivated individual who enjoys working outdoors and is capable of walking significant distances, while also being smartly presented and professional.
- Applicants must possess a full UK manual driving licence with a maximum of 6 penalty points and will need to undergo a full DBS security check before starting work.
Hours: 30 Hours per week
Shifts: Between 08:00 & 17:00 (Between Monday - Sunday)
Hourly Rate: 13.37
Royal Mail is a much-loved brand, providing postal delivery services to 64 million people all around the UK. Due to an increase in demand, Pertemps are working in partnership with Royal Mail to source professional Delivery Drivers to support with their busy operation.
About the Parcel Delivery Driver role
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 and your hand-held computer device (detailing your route and tracking your mail) and then deliver the mail and parcels to your local community. Shift lengths vary between 4 - 8 hours per day.
About You
The ideal candidate for this role will be upbeat, self-motivated, and happy to work alone as well as part of a team. You will be helpful and approachable displaying a strong sense of community, as you get to know the people you meet on your round.
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. You will be smartly presented, always acting in a professional and courteous manner.
Previous Experience
Some previous experience in a customer facing or delivery role would be ideal but not essential.
You will be required to complete a full DBS security check prior to commencing work.
Driving licence requirements
A full UK manual driving licence (in your current UK address)
Maximum 6 penalty points
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept IN/DD/DR/CD endorsements
