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New starter hours and uniform
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New starter hours and uniform
Hi
I start at RM soon at at DO office. Few questions.
Do you get a uniform on the first day? Was thinking of cargo trousers, dont fancy jeans. Not sure about a jumper/jacket. I have a hi vis.
Hours are 9 to 248, is that to get out of paying an hour? Man at interview said 830 to 330 across the week and Sundays was mentioned.
I start at RM soon at at DO office. Few questions.
Do you get a uniform on the first day? Was thinking of cargo trousers, dont fancy jeans. Not sure about a jumper/jacket. I have a hi vis.
Hours are 9 to 248, is that to get out of paying an hour? Man at interview said 830 to 330 across the week and Sundays was mentioned.
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Re: New starter hours and uniform
Welcome to the Mad House Route101. At least you've discovered RMC early. This'll help you out a lot when you have to start dealing with Lack of Training, Lack of Information & Bullshitting Managers.
I doubt if you'll get any uniform Day One, apart from RM Hi-Vis. Don't stress as most Posties wear a lot of Civvie Kit anyway, because most of it is better. Just be sensible in your choice, it needs to be comfortable for a few hours outdoor walking. Most Posties seem to prefer their own trainers anyway, although if you ever have a trip or fall you'll be in the crap for not wearing the issued footwear. Personally I don't mind the RM issued footwear, it's not that bad, and as you'll be going through at least four pairs of Boots/Trainers a year I'd rather RM was paying for them.
You're right about Jeans they're a No No. When they get Wet they stay Wet and get bloody Cold. Cargo Pants are great as you've extra pockets for cards, pens, elastic bands etc. Any quick Drying Artificial fibres are good. If you get Grey it's the same as RM issue.
I'd suggest a thin fleece type top, with a high zip up collar, and a Windproof Jacket. They're normally spare RM Storm Coats lying about the office to borrow until you get your own. You'll find once you're out and about you warm up and don't really need very thick fleeces & Jackets, unless it's really COLD.
Looks like you've got a 35 hour contact, which is good for a New Starter. Just ask the DOM (Delivery Office Manager) to show you your Contracted Hours. There's a difference it's not what he Wants you to work, it's what you Have to work.
We're looking at perhaps having to have Sunday Deliveries (Parcels Only) so that's why the interviewer mentioned it. Either way your DOM can explain your duties. Good Luck.
I doubt if you'll get any uniform Day One, apart from RM Hi-Vis. Don't stress as most Posties wear a lot of Civvie Kit anyway, because most of it is better. Just be sensible in your choice, it needs to be comfortable for a few hours outdoor walking. Most Posties seem to prefer their own trainers anyway, although if you ever have a trip or fall you'll be in the crap for not wearing the issued footwear. Personally I don't mind the RM issued footwear, it's not that bad, and as you'll be going through at least four pairs of Boots/Trainers a year I'd rather RM was paying for them.
You're right about Jeans they're a No No. When they get Wet they stay Wet and get bloody Cold. Cargo Pants are great as you've extra pockets for cards, pens, elastic bands etc. Any quick Drying Artificial fibres are good. If you get Grey it's the same as RM issue.
I'd suggest a thin fleece type top, with a high zip up collar, and a Windproof Jacket. They're normally spare RM Storm Coats lying about the office to borrow until you get your own. You'll find once you're out and about you warm up and don't really need very thick fleeces & Jackets, unless it's really COLD.
Looks like you've got a 35 hour contact, which is good for a New Starter. Just ask the DOM (Delivery Office Manager) to show you your Contracted Hours. There's a difference it's not what he Wants you to work, it's what you Have to work.
We're looking at perhaps having to have Sunday Deliveries (Parcels Only) so that's why the interviewer mentioned it. Either way your DOM can explain your duties. Good Luck.
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Re: New starter hours and uniform
Thanks for the info. Now on the search for cargo pants, with the shops shut gonna be harder to get right size. My contracted hours are 29 actually, as 5 6 hour shifts. Although I would want to take it up to 35.Dorset Plodder wrote: ↑07 Apr 2021, 13:07Welcome to the Mad House Route101. At least you've discovered RMC early. This'll help you out a lot when you have to start dealing with Lack of Training, Lack of Information & Bullshitting Managers.
I doubt if you'll get any uniform Day One, apart from RM Hi-Vis. Don't stress as most Posties wear a lot of Civvie Kit anyway, because most of it is better. Just be sensible in your choice, it needs to be comfortable for a few hours outdoor walking. Most Posties seem to prefer their own trainers anyway, although if you ever have a trip or fall you'll be in the crap for not wearing the issued footwear. Personally I don't mind the RM issued footwear, it's not that bad, and as you'll be going through at least four pairs of Boots/Trainers a year I'd rather RM was paying for them.
You're right about Jeans they're a No No. When they get Wet they stay Wet and get bloody Cold. Cargo Pants are great as you've extra pockets for cards, pens, elastic bands etc. Any quick Drying Artificiale fibres are good. If you get Grey it's the same as RM issue.
I'd suggest a thin fleece type top, with a high zip up high , and a Windproof Jacket. They're normally spare RM Storm Coats lying about the office to borrow until you get your own. You'll find once you're out and about you warm up and don't really need very thick fleeces & Jackets, unless it's really COLD.
Looks like you've got a 35 hour contact, which is good for a New Starter. Just ask the DOM (Delivery Office Manager) to show you your Contracted Hours. There's a difference it's not what he Wants you to work, it's what you Have to work.
We're looking at perhaps having to have Sunday Deliveries (Parcels Only) so that's why the interviewer mentioned it. Either way your DOM can explain your duties. Good Luck.
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Re: New starter hours and uniform
If its a 29 hour contract it answers your question about it being 0900-1448. That is 5hr 48m a day, five days a week makes 29 hours. It is more than likely there will be more than 5hrs 48m of work most days, that is the Royal Mail way - they assume most people will want overtime and will stay out, then when they go on leave etc they only get pay for their contracted hours.
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I was wondering why you don't finish at 3. How do you ensure you clock in and out for shifts and make sure you are paid for OT?fb1969 wrote: ↑07 Apr 2021, 19:45If its a 29 hour contract it answers your question about it being 0900-1448. That is 5hr 48m a day, five days a week makes 29 hours. It is more than likely there will be more than 5hrs 48m of work most days, that is the Royal Mail way - they assume most people will want overtime and will stay out, then when they go on leave etc they only get pay for their contracted hours.
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At the moment there is a *manual" signing in sheet - the time you start, the time you go out on delivery, the time you're back from delivery and the time you finish. There are separate sheets for claiming overtime - make sure you know when/what your (paid) break is, and where to claim overtime.
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Re: New starter hours and uniform
Read the stickies!route101 wrote: ↑07 Apr 2021, 11:10Hi
I start at RM soon at at DO office. Few questions.
Do you get a uniform on the first day? Was thinking of cargo trousers, dont fancy jeans. Not sure about a jumper/jacket. I have a hi vis.
Hours are 9 to 248, is that to get out of paying an hour? Man at interview said 830 to 330 across the week and Sundays was mentioned.
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It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
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The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.
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Is a hoody ok on the first day?
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Yes I have, looking for some more opinion.POSTMAN wrote: ↑11 Apr 2021, 20:14Read the stickies!route101 wrote: ↑07 Apr 2021, 11:10Hi
I start at RM soon at at DO office. Few questions.
Do you get a uniform on the first day? Was thinking of cargo trousers, dont fancy jeans. Not sure about a jumper/jacket. I have a hi vis.
Hours are 9 to 248, is that to get out of paying an hour? Man at interview said 830 to 330 across the week and Sundays was mentioned.
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Re: New starter hours and uniform
I wouldn'r worry too much about it mate. Half the staff look like A Bag of Shite tied in the middle! If you showed them an Iron they wouldn't recognise it, let alone know how to use it!
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