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Whether you like it or not, Christmas is less than 100 days away and although Santa’s sleigh and last-minute present shopping may be a distant thought for most of us, getting a job for the season might be something you want to secure now.
If you fancy helping make sure children’s letters to the man himself, online shopping and presents get to where they need to go, then the Royal Mail would like to hear from you.
It is recruiting in many of its UK mail centres, including Cornwall, Plymouth and Exeter at the busiest time of year.
There are a mix of full and part time indoor sorting positions on early, late and night shifts, which will be available from early November until December 23.
The company said: “Here at Royal Mail, Christmas is our busiest time of year. With so many parcels and letters coming through our warehouse doors, it’s no surprise that we need a few thousand extra helping hands to get everything where it needs to go. That’s why, every year, we hire temporary Mail Centre workers from all different walks of life to help us deliver Christmas across the UK.
“Just like Mr & Mrs Claus, you will help to deliver Christmas to everybody in the UK. Flexible and adaptable at all times, you will be doing a very important job. You’ll be helping us unload mail and parcels from our vans, moving them around our warehouses and then sorting them so they arrive at their destination safely – sometimes sorting over a million items in a single shift with your team.”
Here’s a rundown of what roles are available – and everything you need to know, including the hours and wages.
Plymouth – Christmas processing post person
Pay: £8.21 per hour (days) to £9.01 per hour (nights)
Exeter – Christmas processing post person
Pay: £9.00 per hour (days) to £9.91 per hour (nights)
Truro – Christmas processing post person
Pay: £8.21 per hour (days) to £9.01 per hour (nights)
Hours
Each of our Mail Centres offer a range of shifts – typical shifts are earlies – 6am to 2pm, lates – 2pm to 10pm, nights 10pm to 6am and weekends with various shifts.
There may also be part time shifts available
What attributes do I need?
- You need to enjoy working to tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
- Be proactive and detailed focused is key
- Be flexible and adaptable to work on various tasks during a shift
- Have the ability to push trolleys (up to 250kgs) and stand for long periods without it being uncomfortable.
Do I need experience?
No previous experience is needed, however if you do have experience in warehouse or sorting work, with the likes of Amazon or another distribution company, then Royal Mail definitely want to hear from you.
How do I apply?
Apply here. You can select your preferred shift pattern, although it cannot be guaranteed you will get those hours as they will be offered on a first come, first serve basis and times may chance depending on the amount of mail going through the centre.
If your application is successful, you will be invited to attend a registration event.
If you are registered with Angard for work with Royal Mail, you don’t need to apply for Christmas Casual work. You can speak to your Angard representative via the website www.angardstaffing.co.uk for more information
If you are under 18 you are not legally allowed to work night shifts.
Those interested in joining the team can apply for the roles here
