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Pertemps Newcastle
Posted a month ago, valid for 7 days
East Boldon, Tyne and Wear NE36 0LS
£13.37 per hour
Part Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Parcel Delivery Driver position in Sunderland is a temporary role requiring 30 hours of work per week with shifts scheduled between 14:00 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 mail at the local delivery office, collecting an allocated vehicle, and delivering mail and parcels to the community.
- Candidates must be over 25 years old and possess a full UK manual driving licence with a maximum of 6 penalty points; certain endorsements are not accepted.
- The ideal applicant should be self-motivated, enjoy working outdoors, and be physically fit due to the walking involved in the job.
Hours: 30 Hours per week
Shifts: Between 14:00- 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
Must be over 25 years of age
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
