Video of Sheffield delivery depot shows just how busy Royal Mail is ahead of Christmas

Name: Royal Mail Sheffield depot
Uploaded: 2020-12-12T07:37:20.000Z
Duration: 11 s

A video taken inside Royal Mail’s Sheffield depot shows just how busy it is ahead of Christmas after customers were warned of possible delays.

By Steve Jones

Published 12th Dec 2020, 08:00 BST

Updated 12th Dec 2020, 13:27 BST

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Delivery driver Josh Fox filmed the scene inside Sheffield Mail Centre on Thursday evening – and said the huge depot was so full he was unable to unload his drop-off.

Josh said: “If anything is a bit late from Royal Mail just have a little consideration, this is currently their Sheffield depot. It's that full I can't even unload.

"Royal Mail are doing their absolute best. All staff including managers are on their feet working flat out. This is all a combination of Covid, Christmas and Black Friday so please just be patient and understanding.”

The video has been shared thousands of times on social media.

Royal Mail has said strict Covid-19 restrictions and self-isolating staff have left it struggling to handle "exceptionally high volumes" of post this year. The firm has hired 33,000 seasonal workers to cope with demand, but delays continue to mount.

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