new gortex jacket uniform,east midlands when?

[thebigone]

im postey in nottingham,and im sick of buying my own jackets which are only shower proof(cheap)royal mail orange&blue things way to warm for this weather!they have been testing these jackets down south for about a year now(gortex) breathable jackets,toghether with the new uniform any ideas when we might see these jackets in nottingham

[delboy]

im postey in nottingham,and im sick of buying my own jackets which are only shower proof(cheap)royal mail orange&blue things way to warm for this weather!they have been testing these jackets down south for about a year now(gortex) breathable jackets,toghether with the new uniform any ideas when we might see these jackets in nottingham

Ye me too, just spent £65 on a Berghause paclite and that was in the sale half price, you have to remember we are working for RM tight penny pinches
also bought my own shorts and combat pants for better comfort..
Not heard out about new uniforms, can any one else shed some light?

[DGP1]

Well, according to management, the new uniforms have been delivered and are working prefectly because we all know that management don't lie.

[dvbuk55]

Well, according to management, the new uniforms have been delivered and are working prefectly because we all know that management don't lie.

They have been delivered .........but they're in a trailer at the back of the depot and so far they are working a treat

[rhino49]

Well, according to management, the new uniforms have been delivered and are working prefectly because we all know that management don't lie.

They have been delivered .........but they're in a trailer at the back of the depot and so far they are working a treat

[Puppetmaster]

I have asked managers the same question,normalreply ,they dont know.On my travels around the Country never seen any Postie in the new uniform,possibly the courier would know!

[dvbuk55]

I have asked managers the same question,normalreply ,they dont know.On my travels around the Country never seen any Postie in the new uniform,possibly the courier would know!

You will have to wait for one of the soaps, corrie or emmerdale or the other one to see new issue uniforms - the brookside postie was using the new pouch before we got them.

[fmrPOSTIE]

Posties down in Brighton & Hove have got the new kit (i know the trial started here). Looks quite nice however it very much like a courier company's uniform!

[baldrick]

You'll probably be able to buy some on Ebay from Amsterdam before they're issued to staff.

[delboy]

http://www.news.royalmailgroup.com/arti ... royal_mail" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Current news releases
Royal Mail

Royal Mail unveils modern and stylish new uniform
09/09/2008


Royal Mail has unveiled a stylish and up to date new uniform to take the company proudly into its next phase of modernisation.

Designed in collaboration with postmen and women, the uniform is practical and contemporary. Not only will it allow postmen and women to carry out their duties in comfort, its practical qualities will also benefit customers with a specific aspect of the design tailored for Royal Mail’s new customer-focussed technology.

The new uniform design reflects a wide range of roles within Royal Mail. Items in the range include polo shirts, fleece tops, and summer hats, as well as cycle helmets. Also included are light-weight cagoules and all-weather jackets to protect Royal Mail delivery staff both from the elements and the challenges of the modern delivery round.

And the new trousers have specially designed pockets to hold new handheld computers - this week being rolled out to 33,000 postmen and women to provide customers with real time proof of delivery of tracked products, including Royal Mail’s Special Delivery services.

The changes have proved popular with Royal Mail employees; 81 per cent of postmen and women who trialled the new uniforms said they felt proud wearing them.

Royal Mail’s National Uniforms Manager, Bob Taylor, said: "The distances our postmen and women cover on their delivery rounds means they need something that stands up to the demands of the job and which keeps them warm and dry whatever the weather. The palmtop computer technology that comes with it makes their lives easier and customers have been really positive as they now find it quicker and easier to sign for and trace sent items. These developments play a critical role in the modernisation of the postal delivery service."

Post men and women in Brighton and Redhill are currently trialling the new uniforms. They will be introduced more widely across the organisation during 2009.

Issued by Royal Mail:
148 Old Street
LONDON
EC1V 9HQ

[DGP1]

Royal Mail’s National Uniforms Manager, Bob Taylor, said: "The distances our postmen and women cover on their delivery rounds means they need something that stands up to the demands of the job and which keeps them warm and dry whatever the weather. The palmtop computer technology that comes with it makes their lives easier and customers have been really positive as they now find it quicker and easier to sign for and trace sent items. These developments play a critical role in the modernisation of the postal delivery service."

What distances I thought we didn't do any work anymore.

[dvbuk55]

Royal Mail’s National Uniforms Manager, Bob Taylor, said: "The distances our postmen and women cover on their delivery rounds means they need something that stands up to the demands of the job and which keeps them warm and dry whatever the weather. The palmtop computer technology that comes with it makes their lives easier and customers have been really positive as they now find it quicker and easier to sign for and trace sent items. These developments play a critical role in the modernisation of the postal delivery service."

What distances I thought we didn't do any work anymore.

The trousers seem a bit thicker now but a few years ago they were so thin that in the wind you felt like you had no keks on at all - a bit like dgp on the weekend streak across the town square

[dvbuk55]

Does anyone know the time scale for the roll out? I might just get a set before I retire - I'm going to have it stuffed and mounted, which reminds me of the time I was in the jungle and hunting monkeys for food - there were two quite striking animals and I managed to shoot them both. The pelts were so nice I decided to skin them and have them stuffed - when I got back to civilisation I took them to an Asian taxidermist who remarked on how beautiful they were and asked if I wanted them mounted................... I said NO .........just have them shaking hands 'cos I want to put them on the sideboard.