Seasonal Mail Sorters

Royal Mail; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 17,909,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Mail is hiring for its Cardiff Mail Centre for the festive season. As a Seasonal Mail Sorter you will unload letters and parcels, move mail around sorting centres, and help sort quickly and accurately. No previous warehouse experience needed; just enthusiasm, reliability and a good team spirit.

Various shift patterns including weekends; on-site facilities and 18+ night shift restrictions apply. This is a temporary role to support the Christmas peak.

Qualifications

• No previous warehouse or mail sorting experience required.
• Positive attitude and team spirit.
• Organised and able to work independently and as part of a team in a busy environment.
• Active, hands-on work, including moving and handling mail items.
• Seasonal Mail Sorter roles do not qualify for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Unloading letters and parcels from delivery lorries
• Moving mail safely around our sorting centres and warehouses
• Helping sort letters and parcels quickly and accurately

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Organised

Independent worker

Flexible

Job description

Join the Royal Mail seasonal team and help deliver Christmas

Pay rate: hourly rate is dependent on the shift pattern you’re offered

Location: Cardiff Mail Centre, Cardiff, CF11 8TA

Looking for a temporary Christmas job? Whether you’re looking to earn extra money, gain experience in a busy warehouse environment, or to be part of something meaningful, this role is for you. Every year, Royal Mail brings festive cheer to millions, and we couldn’t do it without our brilliant seasonal team. No previous warehouse or mail sorting experience is required – just bring your enthusiasm and we’ll provide the rest.

‘Tis the season to be earning a little extra

As a Seasonal Mail Sorter, you’ll help process millions of cards, gifts, and parcels during our busiest time of year. Your duties will include:

• Unloading letters and parcels from delivery lorries
• Moving mail safely around our sorting centres and warehouses
• Helping sort letters and parcels quickly and accurately

We have a variety of shift patterns available at Cardiff Mail Centre, 220-228 Penarth Road, CARDIFF, CF11 8TA, including the following core shift patterns:

• Weekends: Various shifts available (as above p/h)

Please note, night shifts are not available to applicants under 18 years old.

Depending on location, you may have access to facilities such as on-site canteens, break areas, social spaces and subsidised gym facilities.

What you’ll need to join the team

You don’t need any previous warehouse operative, mail or parcel sorting experience. We’re looking for people who:

• Have a positive attitude and team spirit.
• Are organised and able to work independently and as part of a team in a busy environment.
• Enjoy active, hands-on work, including working on your feet, pushing / pulling trolleys (up to 250kg with wheels!), and handling items up to 11kg.
• Are flexible and happy to switch tasks when needed.

• Seasonal Mail Sorter roles do not qualify for visa sponsorship