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Postal Delivery Driver

Pertemps Crawley 447
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 17 hours
Location

Lewes, East Sussex BN8 5NE, England

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Temp Postal Delivery Driver position is located at the Lewes Delivery Office and requires a commitment of 5-6 shifts per week, Monday to Saturday, from 08.00 to 16.00.
  • The hourly rate for this role is £13.37, and the assignment is expected to last for six months with an immediate start.
  • Candidates should have some experience in a customer-facing role and must possess a full UK manual driving licence with no more than six penalty points.
  • The ideal candidate will be upbeat, self-motivated, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, with a strong sense of community.
  • Willingness to work regular Saturdays is essential, and routes may involve delivering parcels or post on foot or by van.
Job DescriptionTemp Postal Delivery DriverLocation: Lewes Delivery OfficeWorking hours: 08.00-16.00 (working hours may vary)Shifts: Monday to Saturday (5-6 shifts per week)Hourly Rate: £13.37Duration: ASAP start / six-month assignmentAbout the roleYou'll start your day for an hour or so in the local delivery office, sorting the mail for your route, before either taking out your van to complete your round or making your way out on foot. You'll each be given a hand-held computer device to capture customer signatures for deliveries and the round will take around four hours to complete. 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 YouUpbeat 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 requirementsA 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.Routes may be on foot rather than in a van and may include either parcels, post or a mixture of both.Saturdays are busy for the depot, therefore there must be a willingness to work regular Saturdays, for which you will be given a day off in the week where required.If you are interested in this role, please click apply and we will be in touch

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