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JOINING RM POOL

An 'unofficial' forum for those who either work for Royal Mail or are looking to work for Royal Mail through the Angard Staffing Agency.This is an open forum.
spottedray
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Joined: 26 Dec 2014, 14:57
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JOINING RM POOL

Post by spottedray »

Hello.

I recently completed a month of nights at Llantrisant/Talbot green temporary sort centre on parcels as a christmas casual.

I'd like to go on the temporary pool whether it be in Swansea/Cardiff or elsewhere in South Wales. I keep reading this name 'Angard' in regard to this.

Who and what are they. I had my interview at Penarth road in Cardiff and as far as I'm aware dealt with royal mail direct.

Can I apply direct to RM or do I have to go through Angard?

Many thanks.
aaron1986
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Re: JOINING RM POOL

Post by aaron1986 »

Angard provide casual labour for RM. They're owned by RM, but operate separately.

Christmas casuals are recruited by RM directly, but Angard are responsible for year-round casuals.

Angard advertise on RM's website when they're recruiting for a particular mail centre.
spottedray
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Joined: 26 Dec 2014, 14:57
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Re: JOINING RM POOL

Post by spottedray »

Thanks for that Aaron.

Have you had dealings with Angard?

These boards seem full of difficulties with them.

One thing especially bothers me. Would I be tied to Angard (however few shifts they gave which seems to be a recurrent problem) if I needed to go back in November to work as a christmas casual. Some posters see an obstruction. If god forbid nothing else comes along I would like to go back as a christmas casual.