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Postal Delivery Driver

Pertemps Cardiff
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Newport, Newport NP20 7AE, Wales

Salary

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • Pertemps is partnering with the Royal Mail to recruit Postal Delivery Workers in Newport West starting from November 1, 2024.
  • The role involves sorting mail, collecting a delivery vehicle, and delivering letters and parcels to the local community.
  • Candidates should be self-motivated, community-oriented, and enjoy working outdoors, with a focus on fitness due to the walking involved.
  • The position offers an hourly rate of £13.37, increasing to £14.49 on Sundays and £15.68 for overtime after 40 hours.
  • Some customer-facing or delivery experience is preferred, and a full UK driving license with no major endorsements is required.
Due to an increase in demand, Pertemps are working in partnership with the Royal Mail to source Postal Delivery Workers to support with their busy operation starting from 1/11/2024.Location: Newport WestHours: 2pm start, finish approx.8pmShift: 5 days per week between Monday – SundayHourly Rate: £13.37 per hour PAYESundays: £14.49 per hour PAYEOvertime after 40 hours worked £15.68 per hourAbout the Postal Delivery Worker 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 or trolley and your hand-held computer device (detailing your route and tracking your mail) and then deliver the letters and parcels to your local community.
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
If you are interested in this role, please apply online or contact Pertemps South Wales on .

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.