Royal Mail - Mail Sorter (Nights) - Bedford Delivery Office

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LocationBedford, MK40 1AA
Job categoryMail Sorter
Posting date10th November 2026
Job ReferenceJN -112026-13078

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. 


Guaranteed Hours: From 2nd November to 24th December - guaranteed minimum of 20 hours per week

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 delivery office
  • 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: 

  • Available to work Night Shifts - 00:00 to 07:00
  • 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 and walk for long periods during shifts 
  • Reliable and flexible with good attention to detail
  • No previous experience needed - training provided
  • Comfortable switching between tasks


Pay & Shifts 

Shift - Shift Description = Pay Rate

  • Day Shift - Starts and finishes between 05:31 and 19:59 = £13.69 per hour
  • Dawn Shift - Starts between 02:01 and 04:00 = £14.61 per hour
  • Early 05:00 Shift - Starts between 04:01 and 05:00 = £14.61 per hour
  • Early 05:30 Shift - Starts between 05:01 and 05:30 = £14.61 per hour
  • Evening Shift - Finishes between 20:00 and 21:39 = £14.38 per hour
  • Late Shift - Finishes between 21:40 and 01:59 = £15.14 per hour
  • Night Shift - Three hours across 23:00 and 05:00 = £16.44 per hour

 Guaranteed Hours: From 2nd November to 24th December - guaranteed minimum of 20 hours per week

Interested? Let Us Know! 

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to register your interest today.

While this is a temporary role, there may be potential for it to become permanent.

Take the first step toward joining a team that keeps the country moving.

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