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Post by internetguy »

hey guys, these trollys......i dont know what to make of them. royal mail said they were to take the weight off our shoulders (but we all know there really for lots more junk mail, more mail (even though its dropping....yeah, whatever) and more and more packets), but im finding pushing my trolly, which sometimes weighs as much as 135kg is really getting to my back, legs and arms. by the time i get back to my office im completly worn out and aching everywhere. and to top it off today, my dim had a go at me for being late back, to which i gave a bit back, to which he reminded me my contract up for renewl soon.
whats your thoughts on the trolly fiasco......
ps: i f***ing hate this job..........
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Post by dados »

can't wait,will be working to my time,bring on the casuals
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Post by internetguy »

dados wrote:can't wait,will be working to my time,bring on the casuals
when the dim was on my case today i mentioned that if he wasnt happy about me being late i'd gladly cut off, to which he reminded me about my contract coming up soon, f***ing arse.....
ps: i f***ing hate this job
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Post by woodpecker »

HCT trolley should only weigh a maximum of 105 kilos!
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Post by IloveMYredTROLLEY! »

Personally, I think we should make it part of our morning routine to weigh our High Capacity Trolleys (plus any other pouches/bags with mail in for that day) before we leave the office, keeping a record of the values.

A heavier trolley will harder to push, its contents when put in puches for "mini-loops" will take more energy etc. etc.

Oh, plus its one of the strongest counter-arguments against the "mail is down" rhetoric, a lower count of items may be true but HCT users are delivering more catologues and technically oversize parcels than the pre-internet days of the late 90s.
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Post by Debbie »

and to top it off today, my dim had a go at me for being late back,

using a trolly takes at least another half a hour on your round. the union should back this up.
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Post by internetguy »

woodpecker wrote:HCT trolley should only weigh a maximum of 105 kilos!
i mentioned this, i just got a gormless look.....
@debbie, union......waste of space in our office.
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Post by thevardinator »

Another fine example of the Royal Mail.
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Post by chelseachris »

Royal mail managers could"nt run a bath or manager said the trolleys will mean we will get round quicker what bollocks :no no
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woodpecker wrote:HCT trolley should only weigh a maximum of 105 kilos!
FFS grow a pair,not you woody,the others.
105 is max,there should be a document or flyer type thing in you office,if their aint put the 105 in and if he wants to conduct you,enjoy the ride.
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Post by lewesspudgun »

RM HCT should not be used before training is given. Documentation on weights and handling should be available. If not dont use them. You dont need the union for this, its RM health and safety rules. If your rep is not pulling his weight contact your Union H&S rep your self. Get involved if your not in the union join now and start helping yourselves
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Post by internetguy »

POSTMAN wrote:
woodpecker wrote:HCT trolley should only weigh a maximum of 105 kilos!
FFS grow a pair,not you woody,the others.
105 is max,there should be a document or flyer type thing in you office,if their aint put the 105 in and if he wants to conduct you,enjoy the ride.
whats that suppose to mean..?. its ok you banging on saying "grow a pair", its not you who's on a 4 month rolling contract with a manager breathing down your neck reminding you of that fact. i really dont fancy being out of work with xmas so close, my two young boys would be gutted if father christmas couldnt afford to bring them gifts........
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Post by dvbuk55 »

Obviously internetguy you're not based in London - you must belong to the huge band of eunuchs employed by Royal Mail outside the hallowed temple - it really is time that some of these areas were brought to heel and recognised what the real world is about - working the hours paid for.
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Post by Danelectro »

max trolley weight 105kg on flat and only 75kg on undulating terrain.
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Post by not me »

internetguy wrote:
POSTMAN wrote:
woodpecker wrote:HCT trolley should only weigh a maximum of 105 kilos!
FFS grow a pair,not you woody,the others.
105 is max,there should be a document or flyer type thing in you office,if their aint put the 105 in and if he wants to conduct you,enjoy the ride.
whats that suppose to mean..?. its ok you banging on saying "grow a pair", its not you who's on a 4 month rolling contract with a manager breathing down your neck reminding you of that fact. i really dont fancy being out of work with xmas so close, my two young boys would be gutted if father christmas couldnt afford to bring them gifts........

well wha do you want people to do?
you moan the trolley weights 135kg and are told the limit is 105
if you wont raise the issue in your DO then who will?
you either raise it(and resist efforts to make you take more) or accept it and struggle on