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Meriden Media
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 1AA, England
£13.37 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Postal Delivery Driver position is based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, offering seasonal Christmas cover with 20 to 24 hours of work per week.
- The hourly rate for this role is £13.37, and candidates should have some previous experience in a customer-facing or delivery role, though it is not essential.
- Drivers will work five days a week from Wednesday to Sunday, with shifts starting at 14:00 and ending between 18:00 and 18:30.
- A full UK manual driving licence is required, with a maximum of six penalty points, and candidates must pass a full DBS security check.
- Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, community-oriented, and enjoy working outdoors, demonstrating a professional attitude at all times.
Location:Shrewsbury Delivery Office - Shropshire
Contract:Seasonal Christmas cover
Hours:20 or 24 hours
Shift:Working 5 days starting Wednesday-Sunday Shift - 14:00 - 18:30 (24 hour contract)
OR
Working 5 days starting Wednesday-Sunday Shift - 14:00 - 18:00 (20 hour Contract)
Hourly Rate:£13.37PH
TheRoyal Mailis a much-loved brand, providing postal delivery services to 64 million people all around the UK. Due to an increase in demand, Pertemps are working in partnership to source professional Delivery Drivers to support with their busy operation.This is your opportunity to have a real impact, in the heart of your community!
About the Postal Delivery Driver 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 and your hand-held computer device (detailing your route and tracking your mail) and then deliver the mail and parcels to your local community. Flexibility may be required when needed and overtime may be available within other areas of the business. You may be also collecting parcels/mail
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.
Postal workers 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
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