Night Shift - Mail Sorters

Pertemps Bond; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Coach transport

Paid travel time

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is recruiting for a night shift Parcel Sorter at the Royal Mail Atherstone Parcel Sorting Centre. You will unload and sort parcels and letters, operate within a busy centre, and help ensure timely processing during a 10pm–6am shift with paid travel time.

The role is physically demanding, requiring standing, walking, lifting up to 11kg bags and pushing loads up to 25kg, with weekend flexibility and potential for extra shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Able to stand and move for long periods.
• Comfortable with lifting and pushing loads as described.

Responsibilities

• Unload mail and parcels from vehicles and move them through the sorting area.
• Sort letters and parcels, load/unload mail bags, and maintain safe, tidy workspaces.
• Work to tight deadlines as part of a team and adapt to shifting tasks as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Adaptability

Job description

Job Description

Royal Mail Parcel Sorter – Atherstone Parcel Sorting Centre

Night Shift – 10pm to 6am

£16.44 per hour

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.

Job Role:

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)

• Night Shift – 10pm to 6am - £16.44 per hour

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.