We are looking for Delivery Drivers and Mail Carriers to deliver letters and parcels for Royal Mail in Lewes. You will be required to work 5 out of 7 days and this will include a Saturday.Contract: TemporaryDelivery Driver shift times are 14.00-20.00This is for the Lewes Delivery Office.Royal Mail is one of the UK's best-loved brands. Every day, bringing letters and parcels to people around the country; something that communities across the UK rely on. They are 150,000 strong with 500 years of history and are hugely proud of the service they provide.The Role:You'll start your day for an hour or so in the local delivery office, sorting the mail and parcels for your route, before taking out your van (trolley for walkers) to complete your round. You'll each be given a hand-held computer device to capture customer signatures for deliveries. You will mainly be delivering parcels so this will require manual handling. 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 You:Upbeat 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 requirements:A 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.This is a temporary role paying £16.58 p/h with an immediate start available.If this sounds like the role for you then, please click apply now
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Postal Delivery Driver
Pertemps Crawley 447
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 17 days
Lewes, East Sussex BN8 5NE, England
£24,000 - £28,800 per annum
Part Time
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Sonic Summary
- Royal Mail is seeking Delivery Drivers and Mail Carriers for a temporary position in Lewes, offering a pay rate of £16.58 per hour.
- The role involves working 5 out of 7 days, including Saturdays, with shift times from 14:00 to 20:00.
- Candidates should possess a full UK manual driving licence and ideally have some experience in a customer-facing role.
- Successful applicants will be responsible for sorting mail and parcels before delivering them, requiring manual handling and outdoor work regardless of weather conditions.
- An immediate start is available for those who are upbeat, self-motivated, and enjoy flexible working patterns.