Enable job alerts via email!

Seasonal Mail Sorter

Royal Mail

New Addington

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Part time

Today
Be an early applicant

Job summary

A leading postal service provider in the UK is looking for Seasonal Mail Sorters to join their team. The role involves unloading, moving, and sorting mail and packages during the busy festive season. No previous experience is required, but adaptability and physical stamina are key. Shifts vary from nights to weekends, offering competitive pay rates. Join the team to help deliver festive joy this Christmas!

Benefits

On-site canteen facilities
Access to a subsidised gym
Social areas for break-times

Qualifications

  • No previous experience required, but experience in a warehouse or sorting role preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Unload mail and packages from vans.
  • Move mail and packages through centres.
  • Help sort mail and packages.

Skills

Organised and efficient
Flexibility and adaptability
Strength and stamina
Reliable and punctual
Job description
Seasonal Mail Sorters

£15.50 to £18.18 (dependent on shift time)

Temporary

Royal Mail

Job Vacancy

Contract Type: Temporary

Express an interest in this opportunity

O Come All Ye Sorters...

Every year, Royal Mail brings festive cheer to millions - and we couldn't do it without our brilliant seasonal team. Whether you're looking to earn extra cash, gain experience, or be part of something meaningful, this role is for you.

As a Seasonal Mail Sorter, you\'ll make sure every card, gift, and parcel reaches its destination on time. In this busy, hands-on role, you\'ll be:

We\'d love to have you on board - just be sure to complete each stage quickly, as our seasonal roles fill up fast!

Roles will go live on Wednesday, 24th September.

Make sure you have your documents ready in advance to complete the right-to-work checks and avoid disappointment.

If you\'re ready for a busy, hands-on role, come join us as a Seasonal Mail Sorter and help deliver festive joy, while earning some extra cash to fill your Christmas stocking.

As a Seasonal Mail Sorter working at the heart of our team, you\'ll play a vital role in delivering Christmas to the nation. You\'ll be:

  • Unloading mail and packages from our vans
  • Moving mail and packages through our centres
  • Helping sort mail and packages

\'Tis the season to be earning...

Most sites offer a range of shifts, so finding one that suits you should be simple. Typical shift patterns include:

  • Lates: 14:00 - 22:00 (£16.23 p/h)
  • Nights: 22:00 - 06:00 (£17.44 p/h)
  • Earlies: 06:00 - 14:00 (£18.18 p/h)
  • Weekends: Various shifts available (as above p/h)

Seasonal Mail Sorters - Croydon Mail Centre (CR9 4AA)

Location: Beddington Farm Road, CROYDON

Many of our sites also offer on-site canteen facilities, social areas for break-times and access to a subsidised gym.

Our Mail Sorter wish list:

  • Organised and efficient: Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
  • Flexibility and adaptability: Ability to switch between tasks during a shift.
  • Strength and stamina: Ability to push trolleys (up to 250kg) and lift/move mail bags (up to 11kg).
  • Comfortable with extended periods of walking and standing.
  • Reliable and punctual

You don\'t need any previous similar experience to apply, but it\'ll be an extra gift if you\'ve worked in a warehouse or sorting role, or for another distribution company.

Ready to help us deliver more this Christmas? Click to apply today.

Some Christmas rules for applying:

  • Only apply for a seasonal role at one location
  • On your application, we\'ll ask which hours you\'d prefer to work - Please choose one of the shift patterns above (if you\'re under 18, you can\'t legally work night shifts)
  • Registered with Angard for Royal Mail work? If yes, you don\'t need to apply for a Seasonal Mail Sorter role. Just speak to an Angard representative for more information.

IMPORTANT:

Documents required for online application:

  • Valid right to work in the UK: (UK/Irish Passport), proof of National Insurance or e-visa
  • Proof of address (dated within the last 3 months) - please note this cannot be any online copy
  • Staff Photo (selfie on a plain background)

PLEASE NOTE:

  • An external application link will be sent to you once the roles go live on Wednesday, 24th September.
  • You will have to upload your right-to-work document (valid passport) and a bank statement/bill with proof of address dated within the last 3 months
  • Roles get snapped up, so ensure you complete each stage of the process quickly and have your documents ready in advance to avoid disappointment.
Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop a PDF, DOC, DOCX, ODT, or PAGES file up to 5MB.