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Meriden Media
Posted 7 days ago, valid for a month
Galashiels, Scottish Borders TD1, Scotland
£13.37 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position of Postal Delivery Worker in Galashiels requires a valid UK driving license and offers a pay rate of £13.37 per hour.
- The contract length is initially for 8 weeks, with working hours from 13:30 to 21:00, five days a week.
- Candidates must possess excellent customer service skills and be physically capable of walking at least 8 miles daily while carrying heavy parcels.
- While previous delivery or driving experience is preferred, it is not mandatory, and applicants must be able to pass a disclosure check.
- Overtime may be available, and weekend work is required as part of the role.
Location: 1 Channel Street, Galashiels, TD1 1AA
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 8 weeks initially
Pay Rate: £13.37
Working Hours: 13:30 21:00, 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 Galashiels, TD1 1AA 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 youll 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
If youre interested in this role, please click apply now!
