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Postal Delivery Driver

Meriden Media
Posted 6 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Penicuik, Midlothian EH26, Scotland

Salary

£13.37 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Postal Delivery Worker position in Penicuik is a contract role lasting until November 11, 2024.
  • The working hours are from 9:15 AM to 3:15 PM, five days a week, with potential weekend shifts and overtime opportunities.
  • The pay rate is £13.37 per hour, with increases for shifts beyond 8 PM and for Sunday work.
  • Candidates should ideally have previous delivery or driving experience, although it is not mandatory, and must possess a valid UK driving license with a maximum of 6 points.
  • Successful applicants will need to pass a disclosure check and should be prepared for a physically demanding role involving significant walking and lifting.
Job Title: Postal Delivery Worker
Location: Penicuik
Contract Length: 11/11/24
Working Hours: 5 days out of 6 (mon - sat) 09.15am - 3.15pm
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: £13.37 standard rate- The pay rate will increase for any shifts past 8pm and for working Sundays
Weekend working may be required and overtime may be available.
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 Penicuik.

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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