I’ve been doing my job properly for 2 months now

[your_postie]

I’ve been doing my job properly for 2 months now, it’s like a different job in many ways, stress free!

I no longer cut any corners at all and I follow Royal Mails delivery procedure, security procedures and health & safety.

I either book the overtime or cut off; it’s as simple as that.

My DOM has had me in the office for ‘a little chat’, quoting ‘performance issues’, he said after his calculations I’m not up to speed on prep, I disregarded this to his face as his calculations are worth nothing. He threatened to test my delivery; I told him I was more than happy for him to do so, as I’ve got nothing to hide. Needless to say I’ve heard nothing since.

On my rural delivery:

I don’t come in early.
I prep at a good average speed (no rushing at all)
I prep 20% of D2D’s into my frame each day and deliver the 20% block even if they only have a D2D item.
Prep small parcels and pkts into the frame.
Band up, including the small parcels and pkts into the trays. (makes it easier when working from the back of the van.
10 minute vehicle check.
Load all mail in the rear of the vehicle.

Whilst on delivery:

Keep within the speed limits at all times.
Wear seatbelt every time I drive.
Always place PDA in glove compartment when I leave the vehicle if not required.
Always return the PDA back to its cradle when I return to the vehicle.
Always switch off the engine when I leave the vehicle.
Always remove the keys from the ignition when I leave the vehicle.
Always lock the vehicle when I leave the vehicle.
Hazard lights on when required.
Always work from the rear of the vehicle, (only have the one bundle of mail I’m working from in the front)
Always use paths, never cut across gardens.
Never step over small fences, hedges etc.
Never door step anything.
If on such items it suggests ‘if not in please leave with neighbour’, then I will try and do just that.
Never flick through my bundle of mail whist walking, I always do so at the door.
Don’t rush but maintain a good average speed through out.

In the eyes of Royal Mail I must be a model postman

Have I missed anything?

[Phantom]

Yes, your weekly and daily vehicle checks and break times?

I am the same and there is nothing RM managers can do about it.

Keep it up this is what everyone should be doing, you will feel less stressed and less tired.

[dubdaz]

Have I missed anything?

A meal relief at the specified time?

[your_postie]

Have I missed anything?

A meal relief at the specified time?

Good point :)

[your_postie]

Yes, your weekly and daily vehicle checks and break times?

I am the same and there is nothing RM managers can do about it.

Keep it up this is what everyone should be doing, you will feel less stressed and less tired.

Exactly!

This is the only way to save our jobs.

Its up to us!

[norbert]

Yes, your weekly and daily vehicle checks and break times?

I am the same and there is nothing RM managers can do about it.

Keep it up this is what everyone should be doing, you will feel less stressed and less tired.

Exactly!

This is the only way to save our jobs.

Its up to us!

just a bull****ing verbal bully that DUM - classic tactics - note everything - let him hang himself - note that he soon backed down as you stood up to him

he's trying to soften people

[your_postie]

dont they always

[rockypostie]

yeah our new office dom stands by the overtime sheet,the other week i booked a hr and he was trying to knock it down to a 1/2 hr! Got my hr though! I say if ever i dont get the overtime i book and do i will bring my deilvery back rather than book overtime!

[your_postie]

exactly, play by their rules!!

[axeman]

Been doing just this for 3yrs or more had loads of grief from differnt levels of the many managers that have been placed to control our office net result after tests, threats etc.. is my job has not been altered or will it be and they have addmited defeat although not gracefully but a win is a win i sugest if you want a job that doesn't entail you doing o/t just to finish then observe and do your job properly................

[your_postie]

Been doing just this for 3yrs or more had loads of grief from differnt levels of the many manages that have been placed to control our office net result after tests, threats etc.. is my job has not been altered or will it be and they have addmited defeat although not gracefully but a win is a win i sugest if you want a job that doesn't entail you doing o/t just to finish then observe and do your job properly................

3yrs, quality

[banner18]

I’ve been doing my job properly for 2 months now, it’s like a different job in many ways, stress free!

I no longer cut any corners at all and I follow Royal Mails delivery procedure, security procedures and health & safety.

I either book the overtime or cut off; it’s as simple as that.

My DOM has had me in the office for ‘a little chat’, quoting ‘performance issues’, he said after his calculations I’m not up to speed on prep, I disregarded this to his face as his calculations are worth nothing. He threatened to test my delivery; I told him I was more than happy for him to do so, as I’ve got nothing to hide. Needless to say I’ve heard nothing since.

On my rural delivery:

I don’t come in early.
I prep at a good average speed (no rushing at all)
I prep 20% of D2D’s into my frame each day and deliver the 20% block even if they only have a D2D item.
Prep small parcels and pkts into the frame.
Band up, including the small parcels and pkts into the trays. (makes it easier when working from the back of the van.
10 minute vehicle check.
Load all mail in the rear of the vehicle.

Whilst on delivery:

Keep within the speed limits at all times.
Wear seatbelt every time I drive.
Always place PDA in glove compartment when I leave the vehicle if not required.
Always return the PDA back to its cradle when I return to the vehicle.
Always switch off the engine when I leave the vehicle.
Always remove the keys from the ignition when I leave the vehicle.
Always lock the vehicle when I leave the vehicle.
Hazard lights on when required.
Always work from the rear of the vehicle, (only have the one bundle of mail I’m working from in the front)
Always use paths, never cut across gardens.
Never step over small fences, hedges etc.
Never door step anything.
If on such items it suggests ‘if not in please leave with neighbour’, then I will try and do just that.
Never flick through my bundle of mail whist walking, I always do so at the door.
Don’t rush but maintain a good average speed through out.

In the eyes of Royal Mail I must be a model postman

Have I missed anything?

If everyone did this, RM would be crippled within months, far more effective than strike action.
They have us by the balls because they know most posties won't.
Under the old regime there was plenty of time built in so that every postman could do their jobs properly and still get done. Because most didn't and have been cutting every corner in the book for decades in order to get home early, RM have seized upon this 'spare' time. We have effectively shafted ourselves by creating this ghost spare time that only existed due to corner cutting.

Good on you for doing this, but I fear you are in the minority.

[k979aaa]

I’ve been doing my job properly for 2 months now, it’s like a different job in many ways, stress free!

I no longer cut any corners at all and I follow Royal Mails delivery procedure, security procedures and health & safety.

I either book the overtime or cut off; it’s as simple as that.

My DOM has had me in the office for ‘a little chat’, quoting ‘performance issues’, he said after his calculations I’m not up to speed on prep, I disregarded this to his face as his calculations are worth nothing. He threatened to test my delivery; I told him I was more than happy for him to do so, as I’ve got nothing to hide. Needless to say I’ve heard nothing since.

On my rural delivery:

I don’t come in early.
I prep at a good average speed (no rushing at all)
I prep 20% of D2D’s into my frame each day and deliver the 20% block even if they only have a D2D item.
Prep small parcels and pkts into the frame.
Band up, including the small parcels and pkts into the trays. (makes it easier when working from the back of the van.
10 minute vehicle check.
Load all mail in the rear of the vehicle.

Whilst on delivery:

Keep within the speed limits at all times.
Wear seatbelt every time I drive.
Always place PDA in glove compartment when I leave the vehicle if not required.
Always return the PDA back to its cradle when I return to the vehicle.
Always switch off the engine when I leave the vehicle.
Always remove the keys from the ignition when I leave the vehicle.
Always lock the vehicle when I leave the vehicle.
Hazard lights on when required.
Always work from the rear of the vehicle, (only have the one bundle of mail I’m working from in the front)
Always use paths, never cut across gardens.
Never step over small fences, hedges etc.
Never door step anything.
If on such items it suggests ‘if not in please leave with neighbour’, then I will try and do just that.
Never flick through my bundle of mail whist walking, I always do so at the door.
Don’t rush but maintain a good average speed through out.

In the eyes of Royal Mail I must be a model postman

Have I missed anything?

God it's not just me then yep it sure is better to do one's job to the book no worries no stress and long may it continue if only more would do the same.

[your_postie]

It's good to know others also no longer chase the minutes

This is the future

[norbert]

Well played Y-P

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I play the game by RM's rules just like you

What I have learned

"They don't like it up em "

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rule book works both ways - give them something to sulk and cry about