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Parcel Delivery Driver

Pertemps Reading Royal Mail
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Gillingham, Kent ME7 2NY

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • The position is based at the Medway Delivery Office, with working hours from 13:00 to 19:00, requiring 5 to 6 shifts across 7 days per week.
  • The hourly rate is £13.37 from Monday to Saturday and £14.49 on Sundays.
  • Candidates should have some experience in a customer-facing role and a full UK manual driving license with no more than six penalty points.
  • The role involves sorting mail, delivering parcels on foot or by van, and requires a willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
  • Ideal applicants are upbeat, self-motivated, and enjoy flexible working patterns, contributing to a strong sense of community.

Location: Medway Delivery OfficeWorking hours: 13:00 -19:00 (working hours may vary)Shifts: Monday to Sunday (5/6 shifts across 7 days per week)Hourly Rate: Monday to Saturday £13.37/ Sunday £14.49About 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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