Royal Mail - Mail Sorter - South West Parcel Hub - Swindon

Angard Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Angard Staffing in Swindon is seeking detail-oriented individuals for flexible Mail Sorter roles with Royal Mail. Shifts run Monday through Sunday with a minimum of 4 hours and up to 12 hours, across early, late, and night patterns.

Training is provided; experience in warehouses is a plus, but not required. Pay rates are £15.14/hour for Day/Late shifts and £16.44/hour for Nights, with potential adjustments during busy periods.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required – training provided.
• Experience in warehouse or sorting work is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Unload mail and parcels.
• Sort items by postcode and move them through the warehouse.
• Work efficiently to meet deadlines; some shifts involve large item volumes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced

Flexible

Job description

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.

Our ideal candidate:

• Enjoys working in a fast-paced setting
• Pays close attention to detail
• 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 £15.14 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.