overtime

mph147 · Post by **mph147** » 26 May 2016, 22:03

Will most likely be starting with the royal mail fairly soon on a 20hr contract but will be really relying on overtime, just wondered how soon overtime is likely to become available and is there usually plenty going? Thanks in advance.

mph147 · Post by **mph147** » 26 May 2016, 22:29

Thanks for reply. Well fingers crossed I can pick up extra hours then. I'll let them know I'm keen from the off, cheers.

mph147 · Post by **mph147** » 26 May 2016, 22:43

Thanks. Also will be on a 6 month fixed contract, is there quite a good chance of being kept on after this period if you prove yourself?

mph147 · Post by **mph147** » 26 May 2016, 23:24

Brilliant,really helpful. Thanks very much for advice, I'll take all that on board. Am looking forward to it. Thanks again

Marukomu · Post by **Marukomu** » 29 May 2016, 20:39

You'll probably go over by a bit each day just doing the duty you are put on. On an average week I tend to do around 30hrs even though I'm on a 24hr contract although last week I did 14hrs ot. As for ot on other duties that need covering due to illness, holidays etc it is usually offered to the posties who have been there the longest. Expect to find yourself way down the pecking order and picking up the scraps nobody wants!

tinkz · Post by **tinkz** » 29 May 2016, 23:21

I've had atleast 9hrs OT a week since the day I started in fact this week will be the first time I'm going to be doing just 25hrs. But I've got an extra day off and just working the hours over 3 days means no childcare to sort as it fitted in perfect with hubbys shift pattern

mph147 · Post by **mph147** » 30 May 2016, 07:55

Ok thanks. Well hopefully there will be a few extra hours at least. Am willing to work any days, any hours. So will see what happens. Cheers