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Postal Delivery Worker

Pertemps Edinburgh
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH3 5DL, Scotland

Salary

£13.37 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Postal Delivery Worker position in Edinburgh, EH4 requires a valid UK driving license and offers a pay rate of £13.37 per hour.
  • The contract length is initially 8 weeks, with working hours from 14:30 to 20:30, five days out of seven, including possible weekends and overtime.
  • Candidates should possess excellent customer service skills and be prepared for physically demanding work, including walking at least 8 miles daily and carrying weights of up to 20kg.
  • While previous delivery or driving experience is preferred, it is not mandatory; however, a commitment to safe driving practices and strong communication skills are essential.
  • Successful applicants must pass a disclosure check before starting the role.
Job Title: Postal Delivery Worker (Driving Licence required)
Location: Edinburgh, EH4
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 8 weeks initially
Pay Rate: 13.37
Working Hours: 14:30 - 20:30, working 5 days out of 7.
Overtime may be available/ weekend working required.
If successful, you must be able to pass a disclosure check.

Pertemps are delighted to be supporting Royal Mail in recruiting multi-drop Postal/Parcel Delivery Drivers in the Edinburgh, EH4 area.

If you have excellent customer service skills and want to be a part of a dynamic and growing industry, this position is perfect for you.

Key Responsibilities:
  • You'll start your day in the local delivery office sorting and collecting post/parcels to be delivered.
  • You'll be given a hand-held device to capture customer signatures for deliveries. The hand-held will also act as your routing system, telling you where to go to next.
  • The role will be physically demanding, where you'll be walking at least 8 miles per day. You will also be required to carry a bag that can weigh up to 16kg, delivering letters and parcels, with parcels weighing up to 20kg.
  • Driving and on foot delivery will be required, and you will be required to push/pull a trolley during deliveries.

Key Skills:
  • Valid UK driving license with a maximum of 6 points. (a clean license is preferred)
  • Previous delivery or driving experience preferred but not mandatory.
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills.
  • Strong communication and customer service abilities.
  • A commitment to safe and responsible driving practices.
  • Working outdoors in all weathers is required

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