Postal Collection & Delivery Worker

Royal Mail; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Royal Mail is recruiting delivery/postperson with driving responsibilities in Lancashire. You will deliver and collect mail and parcels within a set area, starting from the local delivery office, and using a handheld device to capture signatures.

The role combines driving and walking, with shifts 2:30pm to 8:30pm, five days a week (including Sundays) for up to 8 weeks. You'll work as part of a team, training provided, and you'll be paid £13.69 per hour up to 8pm and £14.38 afterwards.

Responsibilities

• Start your day in the local delivery office, sorting the mail for your route.
• Complete vehicle checks; training provided, then join a colleague in a shared van to start your round.
• You will use a handheld computer to capture customer signatures; the round takes around four hours.
• Role involves a mix of driving and walking; daily requirements vary by route and vehicle availability.
• On some days you may drive to a location, complete the route on foot, then drive back at day’s end.
• Equipment such as lightweight and high-capacity trollies are used; you will move to new delivery areas and park safely.

Job description

NW Recruitment Services Ltd are currently supporting Royal Mail who are now recruiting for delivery and collection postwomen and postmen with driving responsibilities (under 3.5 tonne vehicles). As the face of Royal Mail you will work as part of a team, ensuring we continue to deliver the high standards of service our customers expect. When you think of jobs at Royal Mail, the first thing you might think of is the postwomen and men who deliver mail to your home day in, day out. From exam results and tax returns, to wedding invites or online purchases, joining Royal Mail gives you the opportunity to deliver much more than mail. It allows you the chance to deliver smiles and successes; new toys and old memories - making a real impact in the heart of your community, while working for one of the UK's most well-loved brands. About the role: Delivering and collecting mail and parcels to houses and businesses within a set area. You'll be the face of Royal Mail in your local community, and work flexible hours to deliver the outstanding levels of service our customers have come to expect.

• You'll start your day in the local delivery office, sorting the mail for your route.
• You will then need to complete the necessary checks on your vehicle, guidance on how to complete these checks will be covered during your initial training, before joining a colleague in a shared van to start your round.
• You'll each be given a hand-held computer device to capture customer signatures for deliveries and the round will take around four hours to complete.
• The role will involve a combination of driving and walking, depending on daily requirements, route allocations and vehicle availability.
• Candidates must be comfortable undertaking both, as some days may involve driving to a designated location, completing the remainder of the route on foot, and driving back at the end of the day.
• We use a variety of equipment to convey the mail this includes the use of light weight and high capacity trollies which are supplied to carry your mail as you walk on foot between delivery points. You will move to new delivery areas throughout the day, driving your vehicle in a responsible manner and parking safely at all times before returning back to the delivery office.

About Royal Mail: Five centuries in business has made Royal Mail more than a household name. We connect companies, customers and communities across the country, delivering a 'one-price-goes-anywhere', universal postal service to more than 29 million addresses across the UK. As one of the UK's leading companies, we're undertaking one of the biggest industrial transformations in the UK in recent history. Letter volumes are declining. So, we are focused on leveraging the increasing number of parcels being driven by the growth of the online shopping industry. We want to be more flexible and efficient and are employing our strong brand and a range of new products and services to achieve this. We are an inclusive employer with equality, diversity and fairness at the heart of our values. We welcome applications from individuals from all different backgrounds and are committed to promoting fair participation and equality of opportunity for all of our job applicants.

• Hours: 5 days, 30 hours a week (including Sundays) between 2:30pm - 8:30pm
• Days: 5 out of 7 days on a rota basis
• Pay: £13.69 per hour (up to 8pm), £14.38 (after 8pm)
• Term: Temporary, required for up to 8 weeks