Pre-Emploment Checks?

[Spring879]

Hi there,

Half way through the pre-employment checks and just intrigued as it takes about two weeks what exactly are the checks that Royal Mail do? I am squeaky clean by the way!

Many thanks in advance and looking forward to becoming a postie!

[TrueBlueTerrier]

Convictions and background checks. http://www.royalmailgroup.com/cy/node/4201" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

You are expected to answer truthfully any questions regarding unspent convictions or pending prosecutions and Royal Mail Group Ltd will require your consent to a criminal record check as part of the recruitment process. The following offences if ‘unspent’ are considered unacceptable in new recruits to Royal Mail.
Please note: The list below is not exhaustive but instead is designed to give an indication of the type of offences that Royal Mail normally considers unacceptable.
Theft and all offences of dishonest appropriation (including going equipped to burgle, taking a vehicle without consent, handling stolen property, making-off without paying)
Fraud, forgery or counterfeiting offences (including benefit deception, traveling on public transport without paying)
Firearms and weapons offences (including possessing a sharp object in public, possession of a noxious gas)
Terrorism (other than certain conflict-related offences subject to the Northern Ireland Good Friday Agreement - these do not need to be declared during application and will be considered by applying the employers’ guidance issued by the Office of the First Minister & Deputy First Minister, Northern Ireland)
Offences under the Postal Services Act 2000 and prior legislation
Arson
Supply or intent to supply any category of drugs or possession of category A drugs
Offences against the Justice System (including perjury, bribery, making false statements, contempt of court)
Offences against the person (including assault, causing grievous or actual bodily harm, battery, affray, racial or verbal harassment, making threats)
Sexual offences
Breaches of orders
In addition for certain roles e.g. driving vacancies, the requirements may differ and for some roles may be determined by industry security standards.
Please be aware that none of these examples are exhaustive and if unsure, advice should be sought prior to making any decisions based on these.