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Postal Delivery Driver

Pertemps Edinburgh
Posted 19 days ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Wishaw, North Lanarkshire ML2 8AN

Salary

£17.19 - £17.29 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Postal Delivery Worker position at Royal Mail in Wishaw requires a valid UK driving license and offers a pay rate of £17.19 - £17.29 per hour.
  • The contract is initially for 8 weeks, with shifts from 3pm to 9pm or 12pm to 8pm on Sundays, and weekend work may be required.
  • Candidates should possess excellent customer service skills and be prepared for a physically demanding role, which includes walking at least 8 miles daily and carrying heavy parcels.
  • While previous delivery or driving experience is preferred, it is not mandatory, and strong communication skills are essential.
  • Successful applicants must pass a disclosure check and demonstrate a commitment to safe driving practices.
Job Title: Postal Delivery Worker (Driving Licence required)
Location: Royal Mail, Canyon Road, Netherton Industrial Estate, Wishaw, ML2 0YY
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 8 weeks initially
Pay Rate: £17.19 - £17.29
Working Hours: 2 different shift patterns -
3pm - 9pm, working 5 days out of 6 (£17.29)
12pm - 8pm, Sunday's only (£17.19)
Overtime may be available/ weekend working required.
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 the Wishaw area.

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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