Role: Postperson (with driving licence)Location/Hrs: Skelmersdale (WN8 9UW) Any 5 shifts between Mon-SatYOU MUST BE FLEXIBLE TO START WORK ANYTIME BETWEEN 7AM-2PMHours: 30 hours per week but there may be an opportunity to work more hours.This will be a temporary ongoing role.Hourly Rate: £13.37 p/hThe 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 with the Royal Mail 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 Postperson roleYou will 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. Shift lengths vary between 6 - 8 hours per day.Please be aware that you will be walking more than driving and most Postpeople do over 20,000 steps a day.About 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.Royal Mail 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 endorsements.
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Pertemps Warrington
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 9JP, England
£23,000 - £27,600 per annum
Part Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Royal Mail is seeking a Postperson with a full UK driving licence for a temporary ongoing role in Skelmersdale, requiring flexibility to work any 5 shifts between Monday and Saturday.
- Candidates should be prepared to work 30 hours per week, with the possibility of additional hours, and will earn an hourly rate of £13.37.
- The role involves sorting mail, driving an allocated vehicle, and delivering parcels, with an expectation of walking over 20,000 steps daily.
- Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, community-oriented, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team, with previous customer-facing experience preferred but not mandatory.
- Applicants must pass a full DBS security check and have a clean driving record with a maximum of 6 penalty points, as endorsements such as IN/DD/DR/CD are not accepted.
