Royal Mail - Parcel sorter

October 6, 2026

Royal Mail Parcel Sorter – Stoke Parcel Sorting Centre Coach Transport from Wolverhampton City Centre Pertemps is supporting Royal Mail with warehouse recruitment at Stoke Parcel Sorting Centre. This is a temporary, hands-on role within a busy parcel operation, with additional shifts potentially available during busier periods. Job Role: As a Parcel Sorter, you will work as part of a busy team handling parcels and mail within the sorting centre. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Unloading mail and parcels from vehicles.</li><ul><li>Moving parcels and mail through the sorting centre.</li><li>Sorting letters, parcels and other postal items.</li><li>Loading and moving mail bags and parcels.</li><li>Ensuring items are handled safely and efficiently.</li><li>Working to tight deadlines in a busy environment.</li><li>Moving between different tasks as required during your shift.</li><li>Working effectively as part of a team.</li><li>Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment.</li></ul></ul>The role is physically demanding and involves being on your feet for most of the shift. You must be comfortable with: <ul><li>Pushing trolleys weighing up to 25kg.</li><ul><li>Lifting and moving mail bags weighing up to 11kg.</li><li>Standing and walking for extended periods.</li><li>Working in a fast-paced warehouse/sorting environment.</li><li>Repeated lifting, moving and sorting of parcels and mail.</li></ul></ul>Working Hours: You will be required to work at least 5 shifts/ week (Monday to Sunday) on one shift; Morning Shift – 6am to 2pm - £15.14ph Afternoon Shift – 2pm to 10pm - £15.14ph Night Shift – 10pm to 6am - £16.44ph Paid Travel Time: You will receive 2 hours of paid travel time per shift, paid at your shift pay rate; <ul><li>1 hour travelling to the site</li><ul><li>1 hour travelling back to Wolverhampton</li></ul></ul> Important Information: Before proceeding with your application, please ensure that: <ul><li>You can commit to the assignment from the expected start date until the end of the assignment.</li><ul><li>You are flexible to work across the required shift patterns.</li><li>You can work weekends when required.</li><li>You are comfortable working additional shifts where required.</li><li>You are physically able to undertake the duties described above.</li><li>You can travel by the provided coach from Wolverhampton City Centre to the Stoke Parcel Sorting Centre.</li></ul></ul>Please click 'Apply' and one of the team will be in touch, alternatively please call 01384 211 181 option 3

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