Postal Delivery DriverLocation: Shrewsbury Delivery Office - ShropshireContract: Seasonal - Christmas coverHours: 20 or 24 hoursShift: Working 5 days starting Wednesday-Sunday Shift - 14:00 - 18:30 (24 hour contract) ORWorking 5 days starting Wednesday-Sunday Shift - 14:00 - 18:00 (20 hour Contract)Hourly Rate: £13.37PHThe Royal Mail is 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 roleYou'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/mailAbout YouThe 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 ExperienceSome 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 requirementsA full UK manual driving licence (in your current UK address)Maximum 6 penalty pointsUnfortunately, we are unable to accept IN/DD/DR/CD endorsementsFor further information or to apply for this exciting opportunity please apply within.
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Meriden Media
Posted a day ago, valid for 8 days
Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 8BW, England
£22,000 - £26,400 per annum
Part Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Royal Mail is seeking Postal Delivery Drivers for seasonal Christmas cover at the Shrewsbury Delivery Office in Shropshire.
- The role offers 20 or 24 hours of work per week, with shifts from Wednesday to Sunday, and an hourly rate of £13.37.
- Candidates should ideally have some previous experience in a customer-facing or delivery role, although it is not essential.
- A full UK manual driving licence with a maximum of 6 penalty points is required, along with a willingness to undergo a full DBS security check.
- The position demands an upbeat, self-motivated individual who enjoys working outdoors and is fit enough to handle the physical demands of the job.
