Seasonal Mail Sorters

Royal Mail Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Mail Group in Crawley is seeking a Seasonal Mail Sorter to support our festive peak. No prior experience is required; you will handle letters and parcels, unload from lorries, and help move mail around sorting centres.

We offer multiple shifts at Gatwick Mail Centre with rates from £16.24 to £19.00 per hour. Night shifts not available to under 18. You’ll gain experience in a busy warehouse environment and be part of something meaningful this Christmas.

Qualifications

• No prior warehouse, mail or parcel sorting experience required.
• Candidates should show a positive attitude and team spirit.
• Be organised and able to work independently and in a busy environment.
• Be prepared for active, physical work and shifts as required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Positive attitude

Team spirit

Organised

Hands-on work

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: Gatwick Mail Centre, Crawley, TH10 9AA

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 Gatwick Mail Centre, James Watt Way, CRAWLEY, RH10 9AA, including the following core shift patterns:

• Earlies: 06:00 - 14:00 (£16.24 p/h)
• Lates: 14:00 - 22:00 (£17.70 p/h)
• Nights: 22:00 - 06:00 (£19.00 p/h)
• 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.