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Uniform

Postal workers discussion forum. Discuss the day to day life in a Blue Shirt.
dohnut
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Uniform

Post by dohnut »

My fleece jacket has just broken on the zip, Have tried to order another one but because my office has moved to the new uniform, (which we havent got yet) i cant get another fleece?, aAm I supposed to freeze to death before this new uniform comes out, bunch of monkeys.
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Re: Uniform

Post by TrueBlueTerrier »

dohnut wrote:My fleece jacket has just broken on the zip, Have tried to order another one but because my office has moved to the new uniform, (which we havent got yet) i cant get another fleece?, aAm I supposed to freeze to death before this new uniform comes out, bunch of monkeys.
Same happened to me so I just collared a passing manager and explained the situation. Gave them sizing details and pay number and hey presto new fleece arrived about a week later. That one has survived about 6 months so far with no problems.
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AnotherLimey
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Re: Uniform

Post by AnotherLimey »

I wish my office was getting the new uniform soon, for a change it actually looks worth having.
fishtank
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Re: Uniform

Post by fishtank »

AnotherLimey wrote:I wish my office was getting the new uniform soon, for a change it actually looks worth having.
It's not great but it is slightly better.
Trousers.....smarter and a better cut and the pocket on your leg is handy but the main pockets aren't deep enough so every thing falls out when you jump into the van.
Polo shirts....much the same.
Blueshirts....too short...when you bend over it goes half way up your back.
Lightweight rainjacket....handy for showers but it's not waterproof.
Fleece....thicker than the last but no top pocket and it's very red..if you get something like oil on it,it will look terrible.
Stormproof....too short.
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mazza111
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Re: Uniform

Post by mazza111 »

fishtank wrote:
AnotherLimey wrote:I wish my office was getting the new uniform soon, for a change it actually looks worth having.
It's not great but it is slightly better.
Trousers.....smarter and a better cut and the pocket on your leg is handy but the main pockets aren't deep enough so every thing falls out when you jump into the van. <-- Disagree for the women's troosers anyhoo, bloody legs are as wide as the nile!
Polo shirts....much the same.
Blueshirts....too short...when you bend over it goes half way up your back. <--- Oversized the ones we got, could fit 2 of me in them :D
Lightweight rainjacket....handy for showers but it's not waterproof. <--- Agreed but got zippy pockets :D
Fleece....thicker than the last but no top pocket and it's very red..if you get something like oil on it,it will look terrible. <--- not to mention the side pockets are hopeless, keep losing smokes from them
Stormproof....too short.
I actually quite like the storm proof, but my last one came down to my knees, so hoping this is an improvement :D
Exorcist
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Re: Uniform

Post by Exorcist »

Got our uniform today and its not too bad although I cant remember having trousers with such big flares since the seventies
Judgee
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Re: Uniform

Post by Judgee »

Got our new uniforms last week... they are really shite :d'oh!
Union what Union? Do we have a union?
knackeredneedadayoff
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Re: Uniform

Post by knackeredneedadayoff »

the trousers are naff ,pockets to small with change rolling out on the floor of the van,with flares and it cuts into your bum crack ,the red cagool is crap and not worth having since its not waterproof.
countyboy
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Re: Uniform

Post by countyboy »

fishtank wrote:
AnotherLimey wrote:I wish my office was getting the new uniform soon, for a change it actually looks worth having.
It's not great but it is slightly better.
Trousers.....smarter and a better cut and the pocket on your leg is handy but the main pockets aren't deep enough so every thing falls out when you jump into the van.
Polo shirts....much the same.
Blueshirts....too short...when you bend over it goes half way up your back.
Lightweight rainjacket....handy for showers but it's not waterproof.
Fleece....thicker than the last but no top pocket and it's very red..if you get something like oil on it,it will look terrible.
Stormproof....too short.
Floppy Hat completely ridiculous. Sunstroke is preferable..
Baseball Cap Slightly lower quality than previous version (cheapskates)

Plus,,why no button down collar on Blue shirts or pocket in polo ?
IloveMYredTROLLEY!
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Re: Uniform

Post by IloveMYredTROLLEY! »

How are the Caterpillar boots regarded? My Cat shoes are in a right state (heavily worn outer edge heel due to bow legs and angled feet) after ~six months, part of me regrets not insisting upon Magnums on the phone! :arrrghhh
fishtank
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Re: Uniform

Post by fishtank »

IloveMYredTROLLEY! wrote:How are the Caterpillar boots regarded? My Cat shoes are in a right state (heavily worn outer edge heel due to bow legs and angled feet) after ~six months, part of me regrets not insisting upon Magnums on the phone! :arrrghhh

The Cat boots are too heavy for this job...it's like wading through treacle.
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heathrow86
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Re: Uniform

Post by heathrow86 »

Why don't they do jumpers anymore, I have had to buy my own, as i prefer to wear a jumper when i am driving.
baleout
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Joined: 01 Oct 2010, 16:15
Gender: Male

Re: Uniform

Post by baleout »

Yep - Can't get replacement gear when you need it.

Just goes to show that RM are more interested in image rather than the welfare of their staff.

If the new improved Uniform is there, issue it you morons !!!!

Hope Green looks at this site !
bandit650
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Gender: Female

Re: Uniform

Post by bandit650 »

Trousers;tabs all say the same for size but when i tryed them on they were all different,had to send them back.
Shorts;different size to lable sent them back.
Hats,you have to be kidding i am not wearing that rubbish on my head.
Kagoole;so big someone else can share it with me.
Shirts;picked the small ones they can be worn as a short dress,if i go down a size my shoulders wont fit in them.
Waterproof;have not got one so gonna get soaked again. :chuckle
Turpin
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Joined: 05 Aug 2007, 18:33

Re: Uniform

Post by Turpin »

Yeah Dont Get To Excited About The New Uniform: Its Mad, Trialledit says by you in The Courier, What a joke

Cargo pants great ! why is the pocket on the left leg?
Fleece Why have they taken the pocket of the front, now there is no where to hold cards or pens.
Kagol great but cant see it lasting dont think it is postie proof for tose of us that stretch our leg's.