Royal Mail - Mail Sorter - Northern Ireland MC (Early Shift)

Angard Staffing Solutions Ltd; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Angard Staffing Solutions Ltd is hiring Mail Sorters for Royal Mail in Northern Ireland MC. Early, day, late, and night shifts available with flexible weekend work. Roles involve unloading mail, sorting by postcode, and moving items efficiently through the warehouse.

Training is provided and no prior experience is required, with opportunities to extend shifts up to 12 hours where needed. Shifts vary, typically with early starts 05:00–14:00, late 14:00–22:00, or night 22:00–05:00.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; training provided.
• Experience in warehouse or sorting is a plus.
• Able to work across different shift patterns including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Unload mail and parcels.
• Sort items by postcode and move them through the warehouse.
• Meet tight deadlines; some teams sort over a million items per shift.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Flexible

Teamwork

Manual handling

Job description

Royal Mail - Mail Sorter - Northern Ireland MC (Early Shift)

Are you detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment?

Angard Staffing is looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team as flexible

(temporary)Mail Sorters with Royal Mail.

Whether you're looking to gain experience or take on a new challenge, this is your chance to be part of a team that helps keep the country moving.

Shifts are available any day of the week, from Monday to Sunday, and vary depending on operational needs.

All shifts are a minimum of 4 hours, with the potential to extend up to 12 hours.

We operate across three main shift patterns:

Early Shifts:Typically start between 05:00 and 14:00.

Late Shifts:Typically start between14:00 to 22:00.

Night Shifts:Typically start between22:00 to 05:00.

Please note that shift times may vary slightly by location and role. Flexibility is essential, and candidates should be prepared to work across different shift patterns, including weekends, where required.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Mail Sorter, you'll be at the heart of our operations:

• Unloading mail and parcels
• Sorting items by postcode and moving them through the warehouse
• Working efficiently to meet tight deadlines - some teams sort over a million items in a single shift!

You'll also be expected to handle election materials and certain items (such as food products or alcohol) in line with Royal Mail business standards.

What We're Looking For

You don't need to have worked for us before (we love new people!), but experience in warehouse or sorting work is a plus.

• Enjoys working in a fast-paced setting
• Is flexible and comfortable switching between tasks
• Can push trolleys up to 250kg and lift mail bags up to 11kg
• Can stand and walk for long periods during shifts
• Reliable and flexible with good attention to detail
• No previous experience needed - training provided
• Comfortable switching between tasks

Pay & Shifts

The table below outlines the pay rates applicable for Mail Sorter roles within our Mail Centres and Parcel Hubs. The rates displayed are payable for the entirety of your shift where the shift description criteria are met.

Rates could be subject to change during busy periods, Angard staffing will communicate any change to your pay rates in advance.

Day Shift: Starts and finishes between 05:31-19:59. Pay rate is £13.69 per hour.

Lates: Finishes between 21:40-01:59. Pay rate is £15.14 per hour.

Nights: Three hours across 23:00-05:00. Pay rate is £16.44 per hour.