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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!

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 table below outlines the pay rates applicable for Mail Sorter roles within our Mail Centres and Parcel Hubs. The rates displayed are payable for the entirety of your shift where the shift description criteria is met.

Rates could be subject to change during busy periods, Angard staffing will communicate any change to your pay rates in advance.

 

Shift Shift Description Pay Rate
Day Shift Starts And Finishes Between 05:31 – 19:59 £15.50
Dawn Shift Starts Between 02:01 - 04:00 £16.39
Early 0500 Starts Between 04:01 - 05:00 £15.97
Early 0530 Starts Between 05:01 - 05:30 £15.74
Evening Finishes Between 20:00 – 21:39 £16.17
Lates Finishes Between 21:40 – 01:59 £16.92
Nights Three hours across 23:00 - 05:00 £18.18
Overtime (Over 40 hours) Mon – Sat £19.38
Bank Holidays All Day £23.35

 


Interested? Let Us Know!

If you're ready to be part of a vital service and enjoy hands-on, active work, we’d love to hear from you.


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