Waiting List Advice

Howitzer88 · Post by **Howitzer88** » 05 Nov 2017, 12:21

Hi all.

Have now been on the waiting list for nearly 2 months, have applied for an additional post using the waiting list "link email" but have heard nothing.

Is it best just to wait for Royal Mail to contact me or would you advise me to contact them and if so by what means.

Many thanks.

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 05 Nov 2017, 12:32

My suggestion is to wait.

The process is slow all year, but especially so now because they are recruiting 20,000 casuals for Christmas.

Howitzer88 · Post by **Howitzer88** » 07 Nov 2017, 00:05

Thanks for reply.

Does the waiting list guarantee you a job within the three months?

Janet Brum · Post by **Janet Brum** » 07 Nov 2017, 08:52

No, it doesn`t guarantee you a job.
You should apply to more than one job through that link, the more the better.
It`s what I did, perseverence is the key.

Howitzer88 · Post by **Howitzer88** » 10 Nov 2017, 19:30

Janet Brum wrote:No, it doesn`t guarantee you a job.
You should apply to more than one job through that link, the more the better.
It`s what I did, perseverence is the key.

Yes that's what I am doing.

Just applied for 4th position. However dont get any emails from RM to say unsuccessful or not.

Post by **TrueBlueTerrier** » 11 Nov 2017, 13:36

Howitzer88 wrote:
Janet Brum wrote:No, it doesn`t guarantee you a job.
You should apply to more than one job through that link, the more the better.
It`s what I did, perseverence is the key.

Yes that's what I am doing.

Just applied for 4th position. However dont get any emails from RM to say unsuccessful or not.

They are busy recruiting 20000 casuals for Christmas, that tends to slow it down a fair bit. Keep chipping away.

Howitzer88 · Post by **Howitzer88** » 12 Nov 2017, 12:33

Thanks for reply.

One month of my three months left!!!

Bod70 · Post by **Bod70** » 09 Jan 2018, 10:58

I too am in the same situation as you.

I am on the wating list after receiving the "On this occasion we are unable to offer you the position you applied for as there were other higher scoring candidates" email.
I also have less than 1 month of the 3 month period left and have applied twice for jobs in my area, but have heard nothing.

The thing that confuses me is the branch that I am applying for (Lincoln) seem to always be taking on casual agency workers and paying through the nose for this !!!

I am here, willing, able and ft to work ,,,, give me a chance / opportunity please?

Janet Brum · Post by **Janet Brum** » 09 Jan 2018, 20:18

Express your willingness to myapplication@royalmail.com next time when you apply for a job in your area, they like a bit of begging

And don`t give up, good luck :)

Bod70 · Post by **Bod70** » 10 Jan 2018, 10:33

How bizarre !!!

1 day after posting on here, I got an email asking me to log in a provide details for the security check, etc.

Woo hoo. Chuffed.

Monez.1446 · Post by **Monez.1446** » 04 Jun 2018, 21:18

I am also DYING to start working!! I am fit & healthy! Friendly, hardworking & enthusiastic :D Loyal & nearly 1 month into my waiting list 3 months...

If it worked for you, i'm trying it too!!

Jacko29 · Post by **Jacko29** » 05 Jun 2018, 06:33

Bod70 wrote:How bizarre !!!

1 day after posting on here, I got an email asking me to log in a provide details for the security check, etc.

Woo hoo. Chuffed.

Did you get Lincoln?!

Gavin91 · Post by **Gavin91** » 09 Jun 2018, 17:04

I was on the waiting list for a month before I got offered the job I applied for at £9.51 an hour, 30 hours per week.

Was there a recent increase to £9.99 an hour as all the postman jobs on job search seem to start at £9.99?

itinerant · Post by **itinerant** » 11 Jun 2018, 08:24

Gavin91 wrote:I was on the waiting list for a month before I got offered the job I applied for at £9.51 an hour, 30 hours per week.

Was there a recent increase to £9.99 an hour as all the postman jobs on job search seem to start at £9.99?

Yes a pay rise has recently come into effect which is why you are now seeing the new rate.