Postal and Courier Operator

Royallogisticcorps; Winchester; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Postal and Courier Operator, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining communication lines within the Army. This position offers comprehensive training in logistics, IT systems, and military operations, preparing you for a rewarding career. You'll gain valuable qualifications while ensuring vital supplies reach those in need, all while enjoying the camaraderie and adventure of military life. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of service members and their families.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade A–D/9-3 in Maths and English Language required.
• Training includes military skills and logistics systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail and supplies to troops, ensuring communication.
• Operate state-of-the-art IT systems for logistics.

Skills

Logistics Management

Communication Skills

IT Proficiency

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

IT Systems

Satellite Communication Systems

Job description

Postal and Courier Operators play an essential role in maintaining one of the Army's vital lines of communication as well as keeping the morale of troops high.

• £25,200 The minimum amount you’ll earn during training
• £25,200 Your pay after completing basic trade training
• Age: From 16 years & 6 months to 35 years & 6 months
• Qualifications: GCSEs or equivalent

We are a highly skilled team that continues to provide real-life support across Defence, ensuring the welfare component is at the heart of our output.

Getting mail delivered isn't just important in the Army - it's vital. As a Postal and Courier Operator, you'll play a key role in getting mail to soldiers, sailors, and aircrew so they can stay in touch with friends and family. You'll train as a courier, mail guard, counter clerk, and sorter, learning how to use the latest IT and satellite communication systems. You will work in the Secure courier network, safeguarding and distributing Protectively Marked Material in the UK and overseas.

The Royal Logistic Corps are the Army’s professional logisticians keeping the Field Army marching, its helicopters flying, its vehicles moving, and its tanks and guns firing. We enable its deployment and supply it with everything it needs, wherever it operates, throughout the world.

Run your own Post Office using state-of-the-art IT systems to handle large amounts of cash and stock. Work with all types of mail - both official and private.

You'll be based at South Cerney in Gloucestershire with opportunities to be deployed worldwide.

Gain your Level 2 modern Apprenticeship - NVQ Level 2 Express Mail Services as well as the Defence Awarding Organisation's Level 2, 3, and 5 Award in Postal & Courier Services.

Qualifications:

GCSE Grade A–D/9-3, or Scottish National 4, in Maths and English Language

Step 1
You'll start with your initial military training which teaches you how to be a soldier, covering everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle.

If you join as a Junior Soldier (under 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do a basic military training (long) course at Harrogate.

If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do the regular adult basic training.

Step 2
Next, you’ll take a four-week course at the Defence College of Logistics, Policing and Administration in Worthy Down, Winchester. This teaches you to use our systems which help us track and trace mail all over the world. You also learn how to deal with Top Secret material. You will earn your category B driving license at the Defence School of Transport.

Step 3
Your Class 2 is awarded after 12 months on-the-job training and completion of all RLC PC Op Class 2 training objectives. You are then eligible to upgrade to a Class 1 Postal and Courier Operator on selection for promotion to Lance Corporal.

Qualifications you could get after training

• Levels 2+3 Certificate in Logistics and Transport.
• Levels 5+6 Diploma in Logistics and Transport.
• British Institute for Facilities Management - Level 4 in Facilities Management.
• Defence Awarding Organisation Level 2 and 3 Award in Postal Accounting Management Transactions.
• Defence Awarding Organisation - Level 4 Award in Management of Postal and Courier Services.
• Level 2 Express Delivery Operative.
• Category B Driving License.

You'll earn £25,200 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.

How to Apply

Once your online application has been approved, you'll meet with a local recruiter. This is your chance to tell us about the role that you're interested in. When you go to the Assessment Centre, you'll take tests - the results will show whether you'd be suitable for this role, or should consider a different role.

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