Transfer

[Jules7]

Does anybody know the correct process for requesting a transfer to a different office.

[jacksy]

I transferred to a new office last year. Officially you supposed to ask the DOM and he will look internally on the website for you. I wouldn't hold out much hope though.
From recent experience I would try the area manager they have a lot of offices to cover and would know what offices are short and so on. It's not easy and you have to keep pressing them, but I eventually got the transfer after about 6 months.

[jbbicker]

I transferred from Bristol to Wolverhampton about 18 months ago. My DOM was very helpful and emailed the local offices to where I was moving but none of them had vacancies for a full-timer. Luckily an office slightly further away (20-30 minutes drive, depending on traffic) agreed to take me and the transfer went through very quickly and without any problems. I've since tried to transfer to one of the closer offices to where I live but all seem reluctant to take on a full-timer. There's other people in my office, all part-timers, who have found offices willing to take them on but for the DOM to block it as it was inconvenient for his staffing. All in all, based on my experiences and the experiences of people I know, getting a transfer is not an easy process. You've got more chance if you're part-time, and possibly more chance if you're moving long distance, but I would suggest doing some of the work for yourself, keep ringing up the office(s) you're interested in moving to and see if they'll take you on.

[dooby1]

In 12 years with RM I have transferred from London to Cornwall and Cornwall to Devon. The best way to do it is work out where you want to go and then pay that DOM a visit. In the current climate I would expect a reduction in hours as it seems any full time vacancies are usually filled with PT staff. I started on 40 hours, went to 32, then to 25 and am now 40 again. It all works out eventually if you're in for the long haul. Hope this helps

[Lou84]

I'm also trying to arrange a transfer, I've been applying for the jobs as they come up online but I've also emailed the offices direct and had some success.

What area you looking to transfer too ?

Good luck

[Dorset Plodder]

Word of Warning Jules. IF you go down the well trod road of "doing it all yourself" just be careful when your Transfer comes through. Check the details and definitely get something in writing. I know most Managers can't write (or you'd think they couldn't the way they try to avoid it) but a colleague of mine transferred under the proviso of "Yeah no problem we can give you 40 hours work". Only to discover it was only a 20 hour contract!

So read the small print (remember a verbal agreement is worth the paper it's written on) and good luck with your transfer .

[wacko74]

Word of Warning Jules. IF you go down the well trod road of "doing it all yourself" just be careful when your Transfer comes through. Check the details and definitely get something in writing. I know most Managers can't write (or you'd think they couldn't the way they try to avoid it) but a colleague of mine transferred under the proviso of "Yeah no problem we can give you 40 hours work". Only to discover it was only a 20 hour contract!

So read the small print (remember a verbal agreement is worth the paper it's written on) and good luck with your transfer .

I heard that one guy went through the transfer process on the internal system and got offered a position at his requested D.O. and when he turned up for work there on the Monday morning they knew nothing about it and they didn't need anyone!

[Ricardo44]

If you get offered a transfer you should get a letter from H.R stating the location of the office you are moving to, your contract hours at the new office and a start date.

[jimmynailsalive]

Anyone confirm the best option I should take?

Our office is doing a revision and by all accounts there won't be enough positions available for all and I'm last in. There is a job currently advertised online that would suit me so should I say to the DOM tomorrow to put me forward for it, would that be best approach?

[Dorset Plodder]

I'd be tempted to cover my own backside Jimmy and "Jump before I was pushed". Unless you're in really wonderful office! You don't owe the DOM anything, but be aware he will not want to let you go (if it suits you) if it doesn't suit him, he may well delay you until it's too late and you lose out on that vacancy.

I'd try HR and, if the DOM delays, the well trod route of Office Union Rep & Area Union Rep. In fact nowadays I normally just give a nod to the Office Rep and phone the Area Rep direct. He carries more clout and has no nest to feather. Good Luck.

[Claudiasdad]

Word of Warning Jules. IF you go down the well trod road of "doing it all yourself" just be careful when your Transfer comes through. Check the details and definitely get something in writing. I know most Managers can't write (or you'd think they couldn't the way they try to avoid it) but a colleague of mine transferred under the proviso of "Yeah no problem we can give you 40 hours work". Only to discover it was only a 20 hour contract!

So read the small print (remember a verbal agreement is worth the paper it's written on) and good luck with your transfer .

I heard that one guy went through the transfer process on the internal system and got offered a position at his requested D.O. and when he turned up for work there on the Monday morning they knew nothing about it and they didn't need anyone!

Good advice this happened to me recently when I transferred from delivery to mail center , my old Dom ( not a nice person) told me £75 shift allowance which turned out to be £50 so always get things in writing as in case it goes wrong under a verbal agreement rm will wash their hands of it

[Gold Fox]

I ask my union rep for help ( transfer ).. it was waste of time, talk to your DOM and that's it ( why we have union rep? they are there for their own interest .. easy duty and plenty of ghost over time .)

[TrueBlueTerrier]

I ask my union rep for help ( transfer ).. it was waste of time, talk to your DOM and that's it ( why we have union rep? they are there for their own interest .. easy duty and plenty of ghost over time .)

What did you expect the rep to do. Its not within their responsibility beyond advising you of your rights. He can't apply for the transfer for you, he can't refuse or accept it, he can only help if your rights are overridden, or advise you if something goes wrong. If the transfer goes ahead with no problems the rep is not required.

[jimmynailsalive]

I'd be tempted to cover my own backside Jimmy and "Jump before I was pushed". Unless you're in really wonderful office! You don't owe the DOM anything, but be aware he will not want to let you go (if it suits you) if it doesn't suit him, he may well delay you until it's too late and you lose out on that vacancy.

I'd try HR and, if the DOM delays, the well trod route of Office Union Rep & Area Union Rep. In fact nowadays I normally just give a nod to the Office Rep and phone the Area Rep direct. He carries more clout and has no nest to feather. Good Luck.

Union rep told me everything has went through on the transfer on Friday but DOM hasn't mentioned it, seems only a date to be agreed and he has delegated that to one of the postie's who stands in for him when he is off, in the meantime another vacancy has come up that is more appealing, no harm in doing what's best for myself and I'll be giving them a tinkle tomorrow.