Postal Delivery Worker

Pertemps Scotland

Posted 2 days ago, valid for 14 days

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

£17.52 per hour

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position offers a pay rate of £17.52 per hour for Postal Delivery Workers during the peak festive period.
The job is located at Unit 7-11 East Telferton Industrial Estate, Edinburgh, EH7 6XD, with shifts from 12:00 to 20:00, Monday to Saturday.
Candidates must hold a valid UK driving license, preferably with a clean record, and previous delivery or driving experience is preferred but not mandatory.
The role requires physical stamina as workers will walk at least 8 miles per day and may need to drive or deliver on foot while managing a post trolley.
Applicants should possess excellent time management, communication skills, and a commitment to safe driving practices, with the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

£17.52 per hour
Location – Unit 7-11 East Telferton Industrial Estate, Edinburgh, EH7 6XD
Shift Pattern – 12:00 – 20:00
Monday - Saturday
Temporary for the peak festive period

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity over the festive period, we would love to hear from you! Pertemps are delighted to be supporting Royal Mail in recruiting Postal Delivery Workers across Scotland.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 post bag, delivering letters and parcels
Driving and on foot delivery will be required, and you will be required to push/pull a post trolley during deliveries

Key Requirements:

MUST hold a 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
Able to work 5 days out of 7 including potential day at the weekend

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