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Pertemps Basingstoke
Posted 25 days ago, valid for 7 days
Basingstoke, Hampshire RG24 9LJ, England
£13.37 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Royal Mail is seeking Postal Delivery Drivers in Basingstoke for an ongoing contract with shifts from 9am to 3pm or 2pm to 8pm, Monday to Saturday.
- The position offers an hourly rate of £13.37 and involves sorting mail, collecting a vehicle, and delivering parcels to the local community.
- Ideal candidates should be upbeat, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team, with a strong sense of community.
- While previous experience in a customer-facing or delivery role is preferred, it is not essential, and candidates must pass a full DBS security check.
- Applicants must hold a full UK manual driving licence with a maximum of 6 penalty points and should be relatively fit due to the physical demands of the job.
Location: Basingstoke Delivery Office
Contract: Ongoing
Hours: 9am - 3pm or 2pm - 8pm
Shift: Monday - Saturday (One day off on Sundays and one during the week)
Hourly Rate: 13.37PH Mon - Sat
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
For further information or to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Parcel Delivery Driver, please call (phone number removed) and ask for Amy or email (url removed)
