About this role
Postal Operative - Part time
Application Deadline: 6 February 2026
Department: Postal Operations
Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: St Saviour, Jersey
Reporting To: Operations Manager
Compensation: £17.16 / hour
Description
You will be working 24 hours per week, and the hours are:
Tuesday-Friday, 11:00am-16:00pm and Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm.
As a Postal Operative, you will play a crucial role in our Postal Operations Department, where every day presents new challenges and rewarding experiences. We are committed to providing a top service and you will work alongside a group of talented individuals who share a common goal of exceeding customer expectations.
If you are a motivated and enthusiastic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, then this is the perfect opportunity for you. Join our exceptional team and be part of a company that values your dedication, rewards your hard work, and encourages you to reach new heights.
Key Responsibilities
- Outdoor mail delivery.
- Manual sorting of mail to include; PO Box, Firms, Business Directs, Outward Mail, Parcels.
- Return Letter, undeliverable mail, and Re-direction processing.
- Transportation of delivery pouches and operatives.
- Collection and delivery of mail and parcels, including sign-for items.
- Receipt of mail at RDP HQ.
- Loading and unloading of vehicles.
- Cutting and tipping of mail bags.
- Parish sorting and segregation of mail.
- Recording data (manual and electronic scanning).
- Collection and delivery of internal mail.
- Attending to customers for item collection.
- Corporate Mail Room processing.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
- Applicants must possess basic numeric and literacy skills.
- Applicants must possess a valid driving licence to drive a manual car including category B & B1.
- Applicants should be physically fit and be able to cycle.
- Applicants must possess excellent customer services skills.
Benefits
Some benefits we offer is a great DC Pension Scheme, designed to secure your financial future. 22 days of Annual Leave, allowing you to take those well-deserved vacations, spend quality time with your loved ones, and recharge your batteries.
Your health matters to us, which is why we provide a comprehensive Health and Dental cash plan. This means you'll have access to support, ensuring you can take care of yourself both physically and mentally.
As a valued member of our team, you'll gain access to an range of partner benefits and discounts, both in Jersey and online. Whether it's exclusive deals on shopping, dining, entertainment, or travel, we've got you covered.
Other facts
About Jersey Post Group
Jersey Post was established in 1969 and incorporated from the local government in 2006.
We’re committed to providing an affordable and reliable postal service for islanders. We deliver over 11 million letters and 4 million parcels to over 44,0000 homes and 5,000 businesses. A team of 270 deliver 5 days a week, and parcels on a Saturday morning.
We’re greening our island one delivery at a time with Jerseys largest electric fleet of 79 electric vans, 25 electric bikes and the rest of the fleet running on Biofuel.
We work with important partners to deliver products in Jersey including Royal Mail, Amazon, DPD, Yodel, FedEx, UPS, Hello Fresh, Mindful Chef and DHL.
We work with the best providers in the market to deliver off-island as part of our international logistics business, Jersey Post Group.
We pride ourselves on being a fair employer in Jersey, paying more than the living wage to our posties. At the heart of everything we do is our community and our passion for delivering for islanders.
What you'll do
- As a Postal Operative, you will be responsible for outdoor mail delivery, manual sorting of mail, and processing undeliverable mail. You will also handle the collection and delivery of mail and parcels, ensuring efficient operations within the Postal Operations Department.
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