Now Hiring: Mail Sorters – Gatwick
Location: Gatwick, RH10 9ZX
Employer: Pertemps (on behalf of Royal Mail)
Shifts: Various shifts available – 6am – 2pm (£14.48 per hour), 2pm – 10pm (£14.48 per hour), 10pm – 6am (£15.74 per hour)
Job Overview:
Join the team at the Gatwick Mail Centre, one of Royal Mail’s key distribution hubs. As a Mail Sorter, you’ll help keep mail and parcels moving efficiently through the network — making sure letters, packages, and other mail items are sorted correctly and reach their destinations on time.
This is a physically active role, ideal for someone who enjoys working in a busy, team-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manually sort parcels and letters by postcode and destination
2. Load and unload mail from containers and transport trolleys
3. Scan and label items using handheld devices
4. Use sorting equipment and conveyors where applicable
5. Maintain high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
6. Comply with Royal Mail’s health, safety, and security procedures
7. Meet performance targets and deadlines during each shift
Requirements:
8. Physically fit and able to stand for long periods and lift parcels (up to 11kg regularly, heavier items occasionally)
9. Reliable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team
10. Flexible to work across various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
11. Ability to pass a basic DBS (criminal background) check
12. Inductions will be held from the Week Commencing 6th October, ahead of their peak period beginning on 17th November.