Full time Temporary

Parcel Sorter - Night Shift

Pertemps Dudley Industrial

Wolverhampton, WV1 1SG

£16.44 per hour

Posted: 23 October 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 22 November 2026

Ref: 61207987

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About the Role

This temporary Parcel Sorter - Night Shift position with Pertemps Dudley Industrial supports Royal Mail at Stoke Parcel Sorting Centre, with coach transport provided from Wolverhampton city centre. Working full time on night shifts, the successful candidate will unload mail and parcels from vehicles, move items through the sorting centre, and sort letters, parcels and other postal items. Loading and moving mail bags, handling goods safely and efficiently, and meeting tight deadlines all form part of the daily routine, with duties changing as operational needs demand. Applicants should demonstrate physical stamina, reliability, teamwork and the ability to follow instructions accurately under time pressure. The role pays £16.44 per hour, and extra shifts may be available during busier periods.

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:

Unloading mail and parcels from vehicles.
Moving parcels and mail through the sorting centre.
Sorting letters, parcels and other postal items.
Loading and moving mail bags and parcels.
Ensuring items are handled safely and efficiently.
Working to tight deadlines in a busy environment.
Moving between different tasks as required during your shift.
Working effectively as part of a team.
Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment.

The role is physically demanding and involves being on your feet for most of the shift.
You must be comfortable with:

Pushing trolleys weighing up to 25kg.
Lifting and moving mail bags weighing up to 11kg.
Standing and walking for extended periods.
Working in a fast-paced warehouse/sorting environment.
Repeated lifting, moving and sorting of parcels and mail.

Working Hours:
You will be required to work at least 5 shifts/ week (Monday to Sunday)
Night Shift – 10pm to 6am - £16.44ph
Paid Travel Time:
You will receive 2 hours of paid travel time per shift:

1 hour travelling to the site
1 hour travelling back to Wolverhampton

Travel time will be paid at your shift pay rate.
Important Information:
Before proceeding with your application, please ensure that:

You can commit to the assignment from the expected start date until the end of the assignment.
You are flexible to work across the required shift patterns.
You can work weekends when required.
You are comfortable working additional shifts where required.
You are physically able to undertake the duties described above.
You can travel by the provided coach from Wolverhampton City Centre to the Stoke Parcel Sorting Centre.

Please only proceed if you have read and understood the above requirements and are able to commit to the full assignment.

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