Driver/Posties - Scottish Borders

Full Job Description

Contract: Temp to perm
Location: Scottish Borders
Hours: 30 hours per week minimum
Shift: Between: 8am and 4pm 30 hours per week working 5 days from 6 between Monday and Saturday, with some Sunday shifts available too
Start Date: April 2024
Hourly Rate: 13.37 per hour
About the role
This is initially for 12 weeks, with potential permanent role at the end of the 12 weeks.
You will be expected to pass a DBS check.
You'll start your day in the local delivery office, sorting the mail for your route, before taking out your van to complete your round. You'll be given a hand-held computer device to capture customer signatures for deliveries. The hand-held computer will also act as your routing system putting your round in the most economical route, telling you which house to go to next.
You will be self-motivated, you'll also be as happy working alone as well as working as part of a team and getting to know the different people on your round. You'll have a strong sense of community and the idea of doing a job that involves flexible working patterns will appeal to you.
We deliver parcels come rain or shine, so we're looking for people who like being outdoors whatever the weather, you'll also be someone who likes the idea of doing a job that will help you keep fit.
Driving licence requirements:
A full UK manual driving licence (in your current UK address), with no more than six penalty points is essential, but a clean licence is preferred. Please note you will be required to show this at assessment
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