Delivers, collects and sorts mail and parcels from the Douglas Sorting Office using delivery vans and handheld technology.
Temp Post Persons - Full Time & Part Time - Douglas
Professional. Personable. Proud.
We’re looking for reliable and enthusiastic Temporary Post Persons to help keep mail moving within the communities we serve.
Based from our Douglas Sorting Office, you’ll play a vital role delivering mail and parcels to local addresses, helping ensure customers receive their post safely and on time.
We offer varying work patterns offered on a limited term contract until June 2027.
Current work patterns for full-time roles:
- Monday to Sunday (week 1) and Monday to Friday (week 2) - Rotational weeks - 41 hours (7 hours per day Monday to Saturday, 5 hours on a Sunday)
Current work patterns for part-time roles:
- One week on (47 hours) followed by one week off (0 hours). 7 consecutive days per working week (Monday to Sunday). Daily Hours - Monday to Saturday: 7 hours per day, Sunday: 5 hours
- 3 days per week, Thursday, Friday & Sunday (19 hours) Daily Hours - Thursday & Friday (7 hours per day), Sunday (5 hours)
Your application must specify which role(s) you are interested in.
If you enjoy being out and about, meeting people and doing practical, active work in all weathers, this could be the role for you. You’ll be part of a friendly team delivering an essential service to the Island.
What you’ll do
- Deliver, collect and sort mail items
- Drive delivery vans and use handheld tech
- Engage with customers and represent the service with pride
- Work safely, accurately and as part of a great team
What you’ll need
- A full, clean driving licence (not on R plates)
- A can‑do attitude and good customer skills
- Reliability, flexibility and common sense
- Confidence working on your own and following instructions
Why join us?
- Be part of a trusted, community‑focused service
- Every shift makes a real difference
If you’re dependable and like being on the move, we’d love to hear from you.
Explore the role in more detail: Post Person Job Description and Person Specification
This vacancy has now been closed. Thank you for your interest.