Seasonal Mail Sorters

Royal Mail; Merley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Mail is hiring for a Seasonal Mail Sorter at Dorset Mail Centre, Poole. Earn through hourly pay with patterns including early, late and night shifts. No prior warehouse experience needed; bring enthusiasm and we’ll train you for busy periods.

You will unload items, move mail through facilities and assist in sorting quickly and accurately, contributing to the festive delivery rush. Various shifts available at the Poole site.

Qualifications

• No previous warehouse or mail sorting experience required.
• Must be able to work in a busy environment.
• Comfortable with standing and physical tasks.
• Willing to work flexible shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Unload letters and parcels from delivery lorries.
• Move mail around sorting centres and warehouses.
• Sort letters and parcels quickly and accurately.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team spirit

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: Dorset Mail Centre, Poole, BH17 0AA

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 Dorset Mail Centre, Witney Road, Nuffield Industrial Estate, POOLE, BH17 0AA, including the following core shift patterns:

• Earlies: 06:00 - 14:00 (£13.69 p/h)
• Lates: 14:00 - 22:00 (£15.14 p/h)
• Nights: 22:00 - 06:00 (£16.44 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.

Before you apply, please note:

• Apply for one location only
• Choose your preferred shift pattern from the options listed above
• We can only consider appliations fro shifts advertised at this location
• Seasonal Mail Sorter roles do not qualify for visa sponsorship