At a Glance
- Tasks: Unload mail, sort items by postcode, and meet tight deadlines.
- Company: Angard Staffing partners with Royal Mail to provide flexible staffing solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive pay rates starting at £13.07, with overtime and bank holiday rates up to £19.59.
- Other info: Shifts available any day of the week, requiring flexibility.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced team that sorts over a million items in a single shift.
- Qualifications: Experience in warehouse or sorting work is a plus; must lift up to 11kg.
The predicted salary is between 26712 - 29432 £ per year.
Are you detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment? Angard Staffing is looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team as flexible (temporary) Mail Sorters with Royal Mail. Whether you're looking to gain experience or take on a new challenge, this is your chance to be part of a team that helps keep the country moving.
Shifts are available any day of the week, from Monday to Sunday, and vary depending on operational needs. All shifts are a minimum of 4 hours, with the potential to extend up to 12 hours. We operate across three main shift patterns:
- Early Shifts: Typically start between 05:00 and 14:00.
- Late Shifts: Typically start between 14:00 to 22:00.
- Night Shifts: Typically start between 22:00 to 05:00.
Please note that shift times may vary slightly by location and role. Flexibility is essential, and candidates should be prepared to work across different shift patterns, including weekends, where required.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Mail Sorter, you’ll be at the heart of our operations:
- Unloading mail and parcels
- Sorting items by postcode and moving them through the warehouse
- Working efficiently to meet tight deadlines – some teams sort over a million items in a single shift!
You’ll also be expected to handle election materials and certain items (such as food products or alcohol) in line with Royal Mail business standards.
What We’re Looking For
You don’t need to have worked for us before (we love new people!), but experience in warehouse or sorting work is a plus. Our ideal candidate:
- Enjoys working in a fast-paced setting
- Pays close attention to detail
- Is flexible and comfortable switching between tasks
- Can push trolleys up to 250kg and lift mail bags up to 11kg
- Can stand for long periods during shifts
Pay & Shifts
The pay rates for Mail Sorter roles are payable for the entirety of your shift when the shift description criteria are met. Rates could change during busy periods; Angard Staffing will communicate any changes in advance.
- Day Shift — Starts and finishes between 05:31 – 19:59: £13.07
- Dawn Shift — Starts Between 02:01 - 04:00: £13.96
- Early 0500 — Starts Between 04:01 - 05:00: £13.54
- Early 0530 — Starts Between 05:01 - 05:30: £13.30
- Evening — Finishes Between 20:00 – 21:39: £13.74
- Lates — Finishes Between 21:40 – 01:59: £14.48
- Nights — Three hours across 23:00 - 05:00: £15.74
- Overtime (Over 40 hours) — Mon – Sat: £16.33
- Bank Holidays — All Day: £19.59
If you’re ready to be part of a vital service and enjoy hands-on, active work, we’d love to hear from you.
Mail Sorter - Chester Mail Centre employer: Angard Recruitment
Angard Staffing operates in Chester, providing temporary roles for Royal Mail. Employees enjoy competitive pay and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment. The team values detail-oriented individuals who thrive under pressure.
