Seasonal Mail Sorters

Royal Mail; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site facilities

Gym access

Canteen and break areas

Job summary

Royal Mail is recruiting for the Yorkshire Parcel Hub in Wakefield for a seasonal mail sorter role during the festive period. No prior warehouse experience is required; just bring energy and reliability, and we’ll provide the rest.

You will handle mail and parcels across shifts, with patterns including early, late, and night slots. Various core shifts are offered with hourly rates (£13.69–£16.44) depending on pattern and location.

Qualifications

• No previous warehouse experience required.
• Candidates should show a positive attitude and team spirit.
• Be organised and able to work both independently and in a busy team.

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

Physical endurance

Flexibility

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: Yorkshire Parcel Hub, Normanton, WF6 2XX

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 Yorkshire Parcel Hub, Silkstone House, Express Way, Wakefield Europort, NORMANTON, WF6 2XX, 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.