Christmas 2013

[Verging]

Does anyone know when we will get contacted for contract signing and shift patterns? I have had my interview already.

Normally when you have your interview they get you to sign contract and let you select shift pattern from those available.

[CT10]

Are we allowed to listen to MP3 when sorting mail and sit in our car at our break?

Would I just be able to wear trainers or do I need steel toe cap boots?

[aaron1986]

Are we allowed to listen to MP3 when sorting mail

I'm not certain, but I doubt it. It would almost certainly compromise Heath and Safety regulations.

... and sit in our car at our break?

Yep, you can.

Would I just be able to wear trainers or do I need steel toe cap boots?

I wore trainers last year and it was fine, though be warned that standing for eight hours isn't kind on the feet so something with a bit more support is probably advisable. If you need any specialist equipment - including specific footwear, IIRC - it's supplied.

[dm-flamingo]

We were allowed to listen to MP3 players/radio last year, with one earphone in. Where are you working?

[gibbsgrabyourgear13]

Hey there,

I also applied for NATIONAL RETURNS CENTRE Belfast, had registration on 23rd October and have passed my security checks, just wondering if you have heard anything yet?

Cheers

Emma!!

Hi Emma

Have not heard anything yet since my status changed to security checks passed on Monday 11 November 2013. I also get emails updates

Dear Fergus

Congratulations on passing your security checks. We will back in touch shortly to update you on your application.

For a list of frequently asked questions and information about Christmas casual recruitment with Royal Mail, please click on the following link:

Christmas Recruitment FAQ Link http://www.royalmailgroup.com/sites/def ... asuals.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Kind regards

The Christmas Recruitment Team

ROYAL MAIL HR Services
HRSC Sheffield, Pond Street, SHEFFIELD, S98 6HR

Cheers

Fergus

Thanks for the reply, my status still reads as security checks passed, been that way since last monday. Here's hoping that we'll hear soon.

Emma!!

[TomRichardandHarry]

Heyy, Starting at Doxford tomorrow,

Just wondering if anyone knows what its like?

(probably been answered already)

are we allowed to wear headphones?

is it 8-12 hours standing? (I have a bad back, wasn't told we'd be standing for extra long periods of time)

I know its the training for the next 3 days, but are we being baby sat doing real work? or just figuring out the system?

cheers

[LJM95]

Heyy, Starting at Doxford tomorrow,

Just wondering if anyone knows what its like?

(probably been answered already)

are we allowed to wear headphones?

is it 8-12 hours standing? (I have a bad back, wasn't told we'd be standing for extra long periods of time)

I know its the training for the next 3 days, but are we being baby sat doing real work? or just figuring out the system?

cheers

No to headphones
Yes to the standing , it says in the job description that you must be able to stand for long periods of time !
The only training I had was for about an hour at the induction showing me what to do , after that it was more or less just get on with it and figure it out yourself.

[Verging]

Heyy, Starting at Doxford tomorrow,

Just wondering if anyone knows what its like?

(probably been answered already)

are we allowed to wear headphones?

is it 8-12 hours standing? (I have a bad back, wasn't told we'd be standing for extra long periods of time)

I know its the training for the next 3 days, but are we being baby sat doing real work? or just figuring out the system?

cheers

Dependent on what you are doing headphones maybe allowed.

You maybe standing for your whole shift, sitting for your whole shift or a mixture during your shift. More than likely more of your work will mean standing.

[Rosselle20]

Hi everyone

was wondering if everyone applied for xmas casual sorting and the status is added to waiting list? Seems too much of an effort to go through and your not even sure if you will get the job or not.....

please help....

[payetwhu]

Hi everyone

was wondering if everyone applied for xmas casual sorting and the status is added to waiting list? Seems too much of an effort to go through and your not even sure if you will get the job or not.....

please help....

yeah mines on added to waiting list aswell , aint heard nothing though.

[kh]

hi just got my id badge the day phoned up angard they say there is nothing in glasgow just now its christmas it must be busy

[telli]

Does anyone know if the Nightshift has started at Stockport MDEC yet?

I suspect I am being fobbed off because I was on the 12th week AWR and due a pay rise if I worked again within a 6 week period.

Gotta love regulations which are supposed to help workers ....instead of getting paid a bit less I get paid nothing!

Spoke to Angard but they're as sketchy as ever and even less helpful.

[Jellie2602]

Hi does any one know what Transfer processed means ?

I applied for a xmas temp job was put on the waiting list and today has changed to the above!

Hope it will be something good about the job.

[CT10]

Hi does any one know what Transfer processed means ?

I applied for a xmas temp job was put on the waiting list and today has changed to the above!

Hope it will be something good about the job.

Just another way of saying they are doing security checks on you

[CT10]

I am a RM casual but have been offered a full time position from January on-wards for Maidstone MC.

Right now I am just a RM Xmas Casual, however, there was little work today, and 3-4 hours into my contracted 7 hour shift there wasn't much to do. The night shift manager told us all to go home and we would only be paid for the hours we worked. I refused and he found another job for me to-do (quality control checks), all the other casuals went home.

Is he allowed to do this to RM xmas casuals (send them home)? The 7 hours is what is stated we should work, but, well...