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The Royal Mail is looking for temporary workers in the north west as it gears up for Christmas.
The festive period is the Royal Mail’s busiest time of the year – and despite the pandemic, this year is set to be no different.
That’s why the company is recruiting thousands of temporary staff to ensure parcels and letters get exactly where they need to go.
Mail Sorters are being recruited at sites across the region, while there are also Mail Processor jobs going at the regional hub in Warrington.
These are the jobs you can apply for in the north west this winter.
Christmas Casual – Mail Sorter
Mail Sorters are needed at several hubs across the north west.
The job involves unloading mail and parcels from vans, moving them around the warehouse and sorting them so they arrive at their destination safely.
According to the job application, Royal Mail is looking for people who:
- Enjoy working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Are proactive and detail focused
- Are flexible and adaptable to work on various tasks during a shift
- Are able to push trolleys (up to 250kgs) and lift and move mail bags up to 11kg
- Can stand for long periods of time
No previous experience is needed for the role.
Pay is hourly and ranges from £8.72 to £12.30 per hour.
When you apply, you will be able to select the shift patterns preferable to you. At most centres there will be early shifts, lates, nights and weekends.
Roles are available at the following sites:
- Preston Mail Centre
- Carlisle Mail Centre
- Chester Mail Centre
- Warrington Mail Centre
You can find out more here.
Christmas Casual – Mail Processor
Royal Mail is also recruiting Mail Processors at its North West Hub in Warrington.
“If you are 18 years of age or over, are punctual, reliable and have a flexible approach, you are the type of person we’re looking for,” the job descriptions says.
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The job involves unloading wheeled containers from incoming vehicles, moving them to the correct despatch lane and then loading them to outgoing transport.
It involves a significant amount of walking each day – equivalent to around five miles or more.
The role may also require you to help out with parcel processing and mail sorting.
Pay is between £9.60 and £12.30 per hour and shift patterns include lates, nights and weekends.
You can find out more here.
