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Parcel Delivery Driver

Pertemps Basingstoke
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Alton, Hampshire GU34, England

Salary

£13.37 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Royal Mail is seeking temporary Delivery Drivers at the Alton Delivery Office due to increased demand for postal services. The role involves sorting mail, driving an allocated vehicle, and delivering parcels within the local community, with shifts running Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm. Candidates should ideally have previous experience in customer-facing roles, although it is not essential, and must possess a full UK manual driving license with a maximum of 6 penalty points. The hourly rate for this position is £13.37, and candidates should be prepared for varying shift lengths between 4 to 8 hours. Applicants will need to undergo a full DBS security check before starting work.
Location: Alton Delivery Office
Contract: Temporary
Hours: Average start time from 8am
Shift: Monday - Saturday 10am until 17:00pm
Hourly Rate: 13.37PH Mon - Sat (Sundays off and one day off during the week)

The 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 the Royal Mail to source professional Delivery Drivers to support with their busy operation. This is your opportunity to have a real impact, in the heart of your community!

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.
Please apply below or contact Amy at Basingstoke Pertemps for

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