3.5T Driver

Swift Temps South West; Taunton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Swift Temps South West are recruiting a Postal Delivery Worker in Taunton to support Royal Mail. This part-time, temporary role requires 30–40 hours per week with weekend shifts as per depot. You’ll start at the local delivery office, collect your route, and deliver letters and parcels to your community using a UK manual licence. Pay is £13.37 per hour PAYE, with duties outdoors and a professional, friendly approach.

Qualifications

• Customer-facing experience is beneficial.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work alone or in a team.
• Ability to work outdoors and be fit for walking.
• Professional and courteous presentation at all times.

Responsibilities

• Start at the local delivery office, sort and prepare your route.
• Deliver letters and parcels to the local community using the allocated vehicle or trolley.

Skills

Customer facing

Self-motivated

Outdoor work

Professional demeanor

Job description

Due to an increase in demand, Swift Temps are working in partnership with the Royal Mail to source Postal Delivery Workers to support with their busy operation.

• Location: Taunton
• Working Hours: 30-40 hours per week, with Saturday/Sunday requirements as per the depot's requirements
• Hourly Rate: £13.37 per hour PAYE

About the Postal Delivery Worker 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 or trolley and your hand-held computer device (detailing your route and tracking your mail) and then deliver the letters and parcels to your local community.

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.
• 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 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

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary