Royal Mail is gearing up for what is undoubtedly one of its busiest periods and you can be a part of the action this year.
The national postal service is currently hiring for a number of temporary roles across the North West.
As Christmas edges closer each year, Royal Mail gradually begins to get more bustling with people from all across the country rushing to post letters and gifts to their loved ones, which understandably leaves it needing a few extra hands to help in making sure everyone’s post is delivered on time for the big day.
With the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic predicted to make this festive season busier than ever before too, the service really needs your help.
Reckon you’re up to the job?
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While unfortunately none of the jobs currently available are based in the Greater Manchester region, there are a number of opportunities available in neighbouring towns across the North West, so if you’re in need of a few extra pennies and don’t mind travelling a little further, then one of these roles could definitely suit you.
So, what temporary roles are Royal Mail recruiting for at the moment then?
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Mail Sorter
Role Type:Christmas Casual
Mail Sorters are needed at several hubs across the North West.
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According to Royal Mail, this role involves unloading mail and parcels from vans, moving them around the warehouse, and sorting them into the right departments so that they arrive at their destination safely.
The job description states that successful candidates for the role will be people who enjoy working to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment, are proactive and detail focused, are flexible and adaptable to work on various tasks during a shift, are able to push trolleys (up to 250kgs) and lift and move mail bags up to 11kg, and can comfortably stand for long periods of time.
Roles are currently available at the following nearby sites:
Chester Mail Centre
Warrington Mail Centre
Preston Mail Centre
Carlisle Mail Centre
No previous experience is needed for the role.
When it comes to pay, this is allocated hourly and ranges from £8.72 – £12.30 per hour.
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When you apply for the role, you will be able to select the shift patterns that are preferable to you and at most centres, there will be early shifts, lates, nights and weekends available to choose.
You can find out more information and apply for the roles here.
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Mail Processor
Role Type:Christmas Casual
Royal Mail recruiting for a number Mail Processors at its North West Hub in Warrington.
According to Royal Mail, this particular role is a rather physical and active one as it involves unloading wheeled containers from incoming vehicles, moving them to the correct despatch lane, and then loading them to outgoing transport.
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It also involves a significant amount of walking each day, which is equivalent to around five miles or more.
The job description states: “If you are 18 years of age or over, are punctual, reliable and have a flexible approach, you are the type of person we’re looking for”.
Pay for the role is between £9.60 – £12.30 per hour.
Once again, shift patterns can be negotiable but do include lates, nights and weekends, and do be aware that this role may also require you to help out with parcel processing and mail sorting too.
You can find out more information and apply for the roles here.
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Drinks prices revealed as Manchester Airport’s first-ever Wetherspoons pub opens inside T2
Emily Sergeant
It’s official… Manchester Airport’s first-ever JD Wetherspoon pub has officially opened its doors inside Terminal 2.
The 300-seater pub – which welcomed its first customers earlier this week – is named The Belle Vue after Manchester’s historic showground.
Throughout the pub, you’ll spot design features that nod to the city’s sporting heritage – including vintage event posters and memorabilia, a ‘locker wall’ hosting trophies and other sporting exhibits, and a cricket-themed design in the carpets and bar panels.
Creating around 150 jobs in the process, The Belle Vue is the final planned new eatery to open in the airport’s redeveloped Terminal 2, marking one of the final steps in the super-terminal’s decade-long, £1.5bn transformation.
Manchester Airport’s first-ever Wetherspoons pub has opened inside Terminal 2 / Credit: Supplied
According to the MEN, pints are priced from £6.20 for Carling and Coors lager, £6.45 for Budweiser, £6.60 for Guinness, and £6.70 for Poretti and 1664 Biere.
Prosecco is £9.20 for 175ml glass and £37.10 for the full bottle, while spirts and mixers are £6.80 for singles and £10.20 for doubles.
There’s also the classic Wetherspoons tea and coffee machines, where you can refill as many times as you like for just £3.60.
“It’s a proud moment to see the final new retail unit opening in our new-look Terminal 2,” commented Richard Jackson, who is the Retail Director at Manchester Airport.
“To be rounding off this 10-year programme by adding such an iconic name as Wetherspoon to the terminal is particularly special and we know that it will prove extremely popular with passengers. We think they’ll love the nods to Manchester’s heritage in the décor and design – and of course the name.”
The Belle Vue will be open from the first flight to the final flight each day, and food will be served from opening until 10pm.
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Iconic Manc movie 24 Hour Party People is set to return to cinemas for its anniversary
Emily Sergeant
One of Manchester’s most iconic movies is set to return to the big screen next month.
Remastered in 4K and returning to UK cinemas to mark 24 years since its original release, Michael Winterbottom’s 2002 biographical comedy drama film, 24 Hour Party People, tells the story of Manchester‘s popular music community from 1976 to 1992 – specifically about Factory Records‘ founder Tony Wilson.
The film begins with the punk rock era of the late 1970s, before moving through the 1980s into the rave and DJ culture, and of course, the ‘Madchester‘ scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
The narrative largely follows the career of Tony Wilson, played by Middleton-born actor Steve Coogan, while also covering the careers of the major Factory Records artists – especially Joy Division and New Order, as well as A Certain Ratio, The Durutti Column, and Happy Mondays.
If you haven’t seen 24 Hour Party People before, it’s a dramatisation based on a combination of real events, rumours, and urban legends, as the film is sure to make clear.
Coogan is joined by a cast by a mixture of big names and, at the time, rising stars like Paddy Considine, Shirley Henderson, Lennie James, John Simm, Ralf Little, Andy Serkis, Sean Harris, John Thomson, and even Peter Kay, alongside cameos from other figures connected to the Manchester music scene.
Before it returns to cinemas, the film will first open music and media festival/conference, Beyond The Music, at MediaCity in Salford on 6 October.
The screening at the festival will also be followed by a Q&A with Coogan, Winterbottom, and producer Andrew Eaton.
24 Hour Party People will then be re-released in UK cinemas from 9 October, and you can check your local cinema for screening times and book tickets online now.
Emily Sergeant -
14th October 2020 
