Postal Delivery Worker

Pertemps Scotland

Posted 21 days ago, valid for 5 days

Penicuik, Midlothian EH26, Scotland

£16.58 per hour

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The job offers a pay rate of £16.58 per hour for Postal Delivery Workers supporting Royal Mail during the festive period.
The position is located at 46 John Street, Penicuik, EH26 8AA, with a shift pattern from 10:00 to 16:00.
Candidates must be flexible to work 5 days out of 7, including weekends, and the role is temporary for the peak festive period.
While previous delivery or driving experience is preferred, it is not mandatory; however, a valid UK driving license with a maximum of 6 points is required.
The role involves physically demanding tasks, including walking at least 8 miles per day and delivering letters and parcels both on foot and by driving.

£16.58 per hour
Location – 46 John Street, Penicuik, EH26 8AA
Shift Pattern – 10:00 – 16:00
5 days out of 7 must be fully flexible and available to work weekends.
Temporary for the peak festive period

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity over the festive period, we would love to hear from you! Pertemps are delighted to be supporting Royal Mail in recruiting Postal Delivery Workers across Scotland.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 post bag, delivering letters and parcels
Driving and on foot delivery will be required, and you will be required to push/pull a post trolley during deliveries

Key Requirements:

MUST hold a 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
Able to work 5 days out of 7 including potential day at the weekend

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