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Parcel Delivery Driver

Pertemps Newcastle
Posted a day ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Hartlepool, Durham TS24 0RN, England

Salary

£13.37 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Royal Mail is seeking a temporary Parcel Delivery Driver in Hartlepool for 37 hours per week with shifts from 14:30 to 20:00, Monday to Sunday.
  • The hourly pay for this position is £13.37, and candidates should ideally have some previous experience in a customer-facing or delivery role, although it is not essential.
  • The role involves sorting and gathering mail, collecting a vehicle, and delivering parcels to the local community, requiring a good level of fitness due to walking.
  • Candidates must possess a full UK manual driving licence with a maximum of 6 penalty points and will need to pass a full DBS security check prior to starting work.
  • The ideal applicant will be self-motivated, professional, and able to work both independently and as part of a team, while enjoying outdoor work in various weather conditions.
Parcel Delivery Driver (Temporary)
Hartlepool
37 Hours per week
Shifts: 14:30 - 20:00 (Between Monday - Sunday)


Hourly Rate: 13.37PH

The Royal Mail is a much-loved brand, providing postal delivery services to 64 million people all around the UK. Due to an increase in demand, Pertemps are working in partnership with the Royal Mail to source professional Delivery Drivers to support with their busy operation.

About the Parcel Delivery Driver role
You'll start your day in the local delivery office, sorting and gathering the mail needed for your route. You will collect your allocated vehicle and your hand-held computer device (detailing your route and tracking your mail) and then deliver the mail and parcels to your local community. Shift lengths vary between 4 - 8 hours per day.

About You
The ideal candidate for this role will be upbeat, self-motivated, and happy to work alone as well as part of a team. You will be helpful and approachable displaying a strong sense of community, as you get to know the people you meet on your round.

Royal Mail deliver parcels whatever the weather, so you will enjoy working outdoors and due to the amount of walking required you will need to be relatively fit and healthy. You will be smartly presented, always acting in a professional and courteous manner.

Previous Experience
  • Some previous experience in a customer facing or delivery role would be ideal but not essential.
  • You will be required to complete a full DBS security check prior to commencing work.

Driving licence requirements
  • A full UK manual driving licence (in your current UK address)
  • Maximum 6 penalty points
  • Unfortunately, we are unable to accept IN/DD/DR/CD endorsements

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