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Pertemps Edinburgh
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Kirkcaldy, Fife KY2 5EF, Scotland
£18.08 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position is for a Postal Delivery Worker based in Kirkcaldy, KY2 5ZX, with an immediate start date and an initial contract length of 8 weeks.
- The pay rate for this role is £18.08 per hour, and candidates should be prepared for potential overtime and weekend work.
- Applicants must possess a valid UK driving license with a maximum of 6 points, and previous delivery or driving experience is preferred but not mandatory.
- The job involves physically demanding tasks, including walking at least 8 miles per day and carrying a bag weighing up to 16kg, as well as delivering parcels that may weigh up to 20kg.
- Successful candidates must pass a disclosure check and demonstrate excellent customer service skills and a commitment to safe driving practices.
Location: Forth Avenue Industrial Estate, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5ZX
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 8 weeks initially
Pay Rate: £18.08
Working Hours: 16:00 - 21:00
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 Kirkcaldy, KY2 5ZX 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!
