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Postal Delivery Worker

Pertemps Scotland
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Lanark, South Lanarkshire ML11 9BG, Scotland

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Postal Delivery Worker position at Royal Mail in Lanark requires a valid UK driving license and offers a pay rate of £16.58 per hour.
  • The role involves sorting and delivering post and parcels, requiring walking at least 8 miles daily and carrying a bag weighing up to 16kg.
  • Candidates should possess excellent customer service skills and time management abilities, with previous delivery experience preferred but not mandatory.
  • The working hours are 30 hours per week, scheduled between 10:30 – 16:30 and 16:30 – 21:00, with potential overtime and weekend work.
  • A commitment to safe driving practices and the ability to pass a disclosure check are also necessary for this physically demanding position.
Job Title: Postal Delivery Worker (Driving Licence required)Location: Royal Mail, Lanark Delivery Office, 1 Home St, Lanark ML11 9ARStart Date: ASAPContract Length: Early January 2025 initially Pay Rate: £16.58 per hourWorking Hours: 10:30 – 16:30 and 16:30 – 21:00, working 5 days over 6, 30 hours per weekOvertime may be available/ weekend work may be 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 Lanark 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 requiredIf you’re interested in this role, please click apply now!

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