A FLURRY of new jobs at one of the region’s leading employers will open for applications at its depot in Basingstoke next week.

Parcelforce Worldwide is hosting a job registration day which will be manned by specialist recruiters from recruitment consultancy, Gi Group, who will be on hand to help candidates through the application process.

There will be a total of 12 vacancies on offer, with an enhanced pay rate of £13.37 per hour. The appointments are temporary, for a minimum of five weeks, but there will also be permanent opportunities within the company.

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Parcelforce’s national account manager at Gi Group, Kerry Jacques, said: "We have seen lots of interest at our registration day events in the past, and we are prepared to see plenty of applicants in Basingstoke next week.

“These positions are extremely popular, with a fantastic pay rate attached, and we are making it easier than ever for anyone interested in a job with Parcelforce to get started as soon as possible.

"Applicants will be able to turn up, speak to a member of the depot team and get a good understanding of what the positions entail.

"From there, we will carry out driving assessments. If the assessment is passed and the fit is right, we will get the successful candidates in work as soon as possible."

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Anyone interested in the vacancies must bring along a proof of address, Right to Work document and proof of National Insurance number, although a payslip will not be sufficient.

Successful candidates will also need to have held a standard driving licence for over 12 months and have recorded less than six penalty points, although it is preferred if candidates have some experience driving vans, as required for the positions.

The registration day starts at 9am at Parcelforce’s Basingstoke depot at B3, Grafton Way, Basingstoke, RG22 6HY on Tuesday, May 23. For more information about Gi Group in the UK, visit uk.gigroup.com.