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Pertemps Edinburgh
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Gorebridge, Midlothian EH23 4LT, Scotland
£17.29 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Postal Delivery Worker position is available in Edinburgh, starting on 2nd December 2024 and lasting until 8th January 2024.
- The pay rate is £17.29 per hour for a full-time commitment of 40 hours per week, with potential overtime and weekend work.
- Candidates must possess a valid UK driving license and have excellent customer service skills, although previous delivery experience is preferred but not mandatory.
- The role requires physical stamina, as workers will walk at least 8 miles daily and carry parcels weighing up to 20kg.
- Successful applicants must pass a disclosure check and be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Location: 19A Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, EH9 2AA
Start Date: 2nd December 2024
Contract Length: until 8th January 2024
Pay Rate: £17.29 per hour
Working Hours: 40 hours, 12:00 - 20:00
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 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
If you're interested in this role, please click apply now!
