Postal WorkerAre you ready to deliver a difference? Royal Mail is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals for temporary postal and delivery driver positions. If you have a passion for community service and love being on the move, this is the perfect opportunity for you!Location: CambridgeShift: Working 6 days Monday - SaturdayHours: 07:00am - 15:00pm (due to the nature of the business flexibility is required)Hourly Rate: £13.37 basic rate (additional rate for overtime)About the roleYou’ll start your day for an hour or so in the local delivery office, loading the mail for your route, before setting out on foot or in a provided van to complete your parcel/mail round. You’ll each be given a hand-held computer device to capture customer signatures for deliveries with each round usually taking around four hours to complete. The hand-held computer will also act as your routing system putting your round in the most economical route.About YouUpbeat and self-motivated, you’ll be as happy working alone as well as working as part of a team and getting to know 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 post/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 required (in your current UK address), with no more than six penalty points is essential, but a clean licence is preferred.Royal Mail is one of the UK’s best-loved brands. Every day, bringing letters and parcels to people around the country; something that communities across the UK rely on. They are 150,000 strong with 500 years of history and are hugely proud of the service they provide.Apply Now !
Postal Worker
Pertemps Scotland
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a month
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 8AG, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Royal Mail is hiring temporary postal and delivery drivers in Cambridge with a focus on community service and active work.
- The role involves loading mail, delivering parcels on foot or by van, and using a handheld device for customer signatures, typically taking around four hours per round.
- Candidates should be upbeat, self-motivated, and enjoy outdoor work, with some customer-facing experience preferred.
- A full UK manual driving licence is required, with no more than six penalty points, but a clean licence is preferred.
- The hourly rate for this position is £13.37, with additional pay for overtime, and flexibility in working hours is necessary.