Day Shift Mail Sorters

Pertemps Bond; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Bond, on behalf of Royal Mail, is recruiting for a temporary Parcel Sorter at the Atherstone Parcel Sorting Centre. The role involves standing on shifts, unloading and sorting parcels, and working in a busy centre with a team, starting early mornings.

Morning shift 6am–2pm, paid travel time two hours per shift. You must be comfortable with lifting up to 11kg, pushing 25kg trolleys, and working across shifts, including weekends if required.

Qualifications

• Job requires working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive lifting.
• Includes pushing trolleys up to 25kg and lifting mail bags up to 11kg.

Responsibilities

• Unload mail and parcels from vehicles.
• Move parcels through the sorting centre and sort items.
• Load mail bags and parcels and maintain a safe, tidy workspace.
• Meet tight deadlines and work as part of a team.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Safety conscious

Job description

Royal Mail Parcel Sorter – Atherstone Parcel Sorting Centre

£15.14 p/h

Coach Transport from Leicester City Centre

Pertemps is supporting Royal Mail with warehouse recruitment at Atherstone Parcel Sorting Centre.

This is a temporary, hands-on role within a busy parcel operation, with additional shifts potentially available during busier periods.

As a Parcel Sorter, you will work as part of a busy team handling parcels and mail within the sorting centre.

Key Responsibilities:

• Unloading mail and parcels from vehicles.
  • Moving parcels and mail through the sorting centre.
  • Sorting letters, parcels and other postal items.
  • Loading and moving mail bags and parcels.
  • Ensuring items are handled safely and efficiently.
  • Working to tight deadlines in a busy environment.
  • Moving between different tasks as required during your shift.
  • Working effectively as part of a team.
  • Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment.

The role is physically demanding and involves being on your feet for most of the shift.

You must be comfortable with:

• Pushing trolleys weighing up to 25kg.
  • Lifting and moving mail bags weighing up to 11kg.
  • Standing and walking for extended periods.
  • Working in a fast-paced warehouse/sorting environment.
  • Repeated lifting, moving and sorting of parcels and mail.

Working Hours:

You will be required to work at least 5 shifts/ week (Monday to Sunday)

• Morning Shift – 6am to 2pm - £15.14ph

Paid Travel Time:

You will receive 2 hours of paid travel time per shift, paid at your shift pay rate.

Important Information:

Before proceeding with your application, please ensure that:

• You can commit to the assignment from the expected start date until the end of the assignment.
  • You are flexible to work across the required shift patterns.
  • You can work weekends when required.
  • You are comfortable working additional shifts where required.
  • You are physically able to undertake the duties described above.
  • You can travel by the provided coach from Leicester City Centre to the Atherstone Parcel Sorting Centre.