Postal Delivery Driver

Postal Delivery Driver

Location: Oakengates Delivery Office - Shropshire

Contract: Seasonal – Christmas cover

Hours: 42 hours 

Shift: Working 5/6 out of 6 days a week throughout Monday - Saturday (must include Saturday working)  Shift  between - 08:00 - 19:00 Must be flexible within these hours

Hourly Rate: £13.37PH

The 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 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

For further information or to apply for this exciting opportunity please apply within.

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