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Postal Delivery Worker

Pertemps Scotland

Posted 4 days ago, valid for 17 days

Wishaw, North Lanarkshire ML2 8NN

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Postal Delivery Worker at Royal Mail in Wishaw, requiring a valid UK driving license and offering a pay rate of £16.58 per hour.
The role involves sorting and delivering parcels and letters, with physical demands including walking at least 8 miles daily and carrying bags up to 16kg.
Candidates should have excellent customer service skills and be flexible with working hours, including potential weekend shifts.
Previous delivery or driving experience is preferred, but not mandatory, and applicants must be able to pass a disclosure check.
The contract length is initially until early January 2025, with a total of 40 hours of work per week.

Job Title: Postal Delivery Worker (Driving Licence required)Location: Royal Mail, Delivery Office, Canyon Rd, Wishaw ML2 0YYStart Date: ASAPContract Length: Early January 2025 initially Pay Rate: £16.58 per hourWorking Hours: 15:00 – 21:00 and 12:00 – 20:00, working 5 days over 7, 40 hours per week. Please note that you would need to be flexible to work both shift patterns as it depends on the depot’s individual requirementsOvertime may be available/ weekend work may be 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 requiredIf you’re interested in this role, please click apply now!

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