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Postal Delivery Driver

Pertemps
Posted a day ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 4LU, England

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • This full-time delivery role offers an hourly rate of £13.37 and requires candidates to start on November 1st.
  • The position involves sorting mail at a local delivery office before completing rounds on foot or by van, typically taking around four hours.
  • Candidates should have some experience in a customer-facing role and a strong sense of community, as well as a full UK manual driving licence.
  • The job requires flexibility to work weekends, with shifts spanning five days out of seven, and overtime opportunities available.
  • Ideal candidates will be upbeat, self-motivated, and comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.

Hours: Full TimeStart time: 08:00Hourly Rate: £13.37Start: 1st NovemberAreas Available:BedfordBletchleyBrackleyCorbyNorthampton - Crow Lane and St JamesDaventryKetteringRushdenTowcesterWellingboroughAbout the roleYou'll start your day for an hour or so in the local delivery office, sorting the mail for your route, before either taking out your van to complete your round or making your way out on foot. You'll each be given a hand-held computer device to capture customer signatures for deliveries and the round will take around four hours to complete. The hand-held computer will also act as your routing system putting your round in the most economical route, telling you which house to go to next.About YouUpbeat and self-motivated, you'll be as happy working alone as you will be working as part of a team and getting to know the different people on your round. You'll have a strong sense of community and the idea of doing a job that involves flexible working patterns will appeal to you.We deliver parcels come rain or shine, so we're looking for people who like being outdoors whatever the weather, you'll also be someone who likes the idea of doing a job that will help you keep fit.Some experience in a customer facing role would be ideal.Driving licence requirementsA full UK manual driving licence (in your current UK address), with no more than six penaltypoints is essential, but a clean licence is preferred. Please note you will be required to show this at your induction.Routes may be on foot rather than in a van and may include either parcels, post or a mixture of both.Must be able to work weekends - 5 days out of 7.Overtime available

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