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Postal Delivery Driver

Pertemps Edinburgh
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Newtownards, Ards and North Down BT23, Northern Ireland

Salary

£13.37 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Pertemps is recruiting multi-drop Parcel Delivery Drivers for Royal Mail in Newtownards, starting ASAP for an initial 8-week contract.
  • The position requires availability to work 10am to 6pm, five days a week, with a pay rate of £13.37 per hour, and may involve overtime or weekend work.
  • Candidates should possess a valid UK driving license, ideally with minimal points, and prior delivery or driving experience is preferred but not required.
  • Successful applicants must be able to pass a disclosure check and will need to manage physically demanding tasks, including walking at least 8 miles and carrying up to 16kg.
  • Strong customer service skills and the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions are essential for this role.
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 8 weeks initially
Hours: 10am - 6pm, 5 days working between Monday to Sunday
Pay Rate: 13.37
Location: Newtownards
Overtime/weekend working 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 Parcel Delivery Drivers. 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

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