Royal Mail - Mail Sorter - Cambridge Delivery Office - Night Shift

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LocationCAMBRIDGE, CB1 7QQ
Job categoryMail Sorter
Posting date20th October 2026
Job ReferenceJN -102026-12259

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. 



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: 

·        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 

Pay rates:

  • Day Shift: Starts and finishes between 05:31–19:59. Pay rate is £16.24 per hour. 
  • Lates: Finishes between 21:40–01:59. Pay rate is £17.70 per hour. 
  • Nights: Three hours across 23:00-05:00. Pay rate is £19.00 per hour. 


Shift Days & Times: Monday to Sunday - 00:00 - 08:00

 


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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