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Parcel Delivery Driver

Pertemps Reading Royal Mail
Posted 6 hours ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Gillingham, Kent ME8 0RU, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job is located at the Gillingham Delivery Office, with working hours from 13:00 to 20:00, Monday to Saturday.
  • The hourly rate for this position is £13.37, and candidates should have some experience in a customer-facing role.
  • The role involves sorting mail, making deliveries on foot or by van, and using a hand-held device for customer signatures.
  • Applicants must possess a full UK manual driving licence with no more than six penalty points and be willing to work weekends.
  • Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, enjoy outdoor work in various weather conditions, and appreciate flexible working patterns.

Location: Gillingham Delivery OfficeWorking hours: 13:00 - 20:00 (working hours may vary)Shifts: Monday to Saturday (5/6 shifts across 6 days per week)Hourly Rate: Monday to Saturday £13.37About the roleYou'll start your day for an hour or so in the local delivery office, sorting the mail for your route, before either taking out your van to complete your round or making your way out on foot. You'll each be given a hand-held computer device to capture customer signatures for deliveries and the round will take around four hours to complete. The hand-held computer will also act as your routing system putting your round in the most economical route, telling you which house to go to next.About YouUpbeat and self-motivated, you'll be as happy working alone as you will be working as part of a team and getting to know the 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 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 (in your current UK address), with no more than six penalty points is essential, but a clean licence is preferred. Please note you will be required to show this at your induction.Routes may be on foot rather than in a van and may include either parcels, post or a mixture of both.Weekends are busy for the depot, therefore there must be a willingness to work across the weekends, for which you will be given days off in the week where required.If you are interested in this role, please apply now!

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