Parcel Sorter - Night Shift

Pertemps Dudley Industrial; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking a Parcel Sorter at the Stoke Parcel Sorting Centre through Pertemps Dudley Industrial. This temporary, hands-on role involves assisting in a busy parcel operation, unloading, sorting and moving mail and parcels.

You will work at least 5 shifts per week, including night shifts from 10pm to 6am, at £16.44 per hour. The role includes 2 hours of paid travel time per shift and requires staying on your feet for long periods.

Qualifications

• The role is physically demanding and requires standing for long periods.
• Pushing trolleys weighing up to 25kg.
• Lifting and moving mail bags weighing up to 11kg.
• Working in a fast-paced warehouse/sorting environment.
• Moving between different tasks during shifts.

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.

Skills

Pushing trolleys 25kg

Lifting mail bags 11kg

Standing/walking long periods

Teamwork

Job description

Royal Mail Parcel Sorter - Stoke Parcel Sorting Centre

Coach Transport from Wolverhampton City Centre

Pertemps is supporting Royal Mail with warehouse recruitment at Stoke 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 - £16.44ph

Paid Travel Time

You will receive 2 hours of paid travel time per shift:

• 1 hour travelling to the site
• 1 hour travelling back to Wolverhampton

Travel time will be paid at your shift pay rate.