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Pertemps Newcastle & Gateshead
Posted a month ago, valid for 16 days
Bishop Auckland, County Durham DL14, England
£13.37 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Parcel Delivery Driver position is a temporary role based in Wear Valley, requiring 30 hours of work per week with shifts available between 09:00 and 20:00 from Monday to Sunday.
- The hourly rate for this position is £13.37, and candidates should ideally have some previous experience in a customer-facing or delivery role, although it is not essential.
- The role involves sorting and delivering mail and parcels, requiring the driver to be self-motivated, approachable, and enjoy working outdoors.
- Candidates must hold a full UK manual driving licence with a maximum of 6 penalty points and will undergo a full DBS security check before starting work.
- The ideal applicant should be fit and healthy due to the physical demands of the job and should present themselves in a professional manner.
Hours: 30 Hours per week
Shifts: Between 09:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 / 20:00 (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
