Parcel Sorter - PM Shift

Pertemps Dudley Industrial; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Dudley Industrial is recruiting for a Royal Mail Parcel Sorter at the Stoke Parcel Sorting Centre. You will work as part of a busy team handling parcels and mail within the sorting centre.

The role is physically demanding; you must be comfortable with lifting and moving mail bags and standing for extended periods. The shift runs 2pm–10pm with 2 hours paid travel time per shift, and you can expect to work at least five shifts per week, including weekends when required.

Qualifications

• The role requires physical stamina and the ability to handle heavy items.

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.

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)

Afternoon Shift – 2pm to 10pm - £15.14ph

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.

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 Wolverhampton City Centre to the Stoke Parcel Sorting Centre.

Please only proceed if you have read and understood the above requirements and are able to commit to the full assignment