Waterproof Jacket for New Starts

smartecosse · Post by **smartecosse** » 23 Apr 2019, 10:01

Starting shortly in a delivery role and called the Helpline to order the uniform.

Very helpful and all done except that I was told that I am unable to order a waterproof jacket until I have been employed for 6 weeks.

Is that actually the case? Likelihood of six weeks without rain in Scotland is slim to none.

I thought I had read somewhere that there was a basic waterproof jacket for new starts but I've read so many posts I'm not 100% sure.

Thanks

The Postman · Post by **The Postman** » 23 Apr 2019, 14:44

smartecosse wrote:Starting shortly in a delivery role and called the Helpline to order the uniform.

Very helpful and all done except that I was told that I am unable to order a waterproof jacket until I have been employed for 6 weeks.

Is that actually the case? Likelihood of six weeks without rain in Scotland is slim to none.

I thought I had read somewhere that there was a basic waterproof jacket for new starts but I've read so many posts I'm not 100% sure.

Thanks

I’m sure there was a trial waterproof jacket for new starters. Don’t know if that’s the case anymore. If I’m honest, the waterproofs are useless anyway. You stay dryer in a fleece during light rain and your own jacket will be more waterproof than royal mails gear for heavier rain.

Post by **POSTMAN** » 23 Apr 2019, 15:08

After 6 weeks, the new starter can order the full allocation of uniform (excluding the waterproof coat, where a new starter coat has been provided) for their job role.

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lisag42 · Post by **lisag42** » 23 Apr 2019, 15:47

What’s the difference between a “new starter coat” and a “waterproof” coat?

misstmac · Post by **misstmac** » 23 Apr 2019, 16:52

I couldn’t order a coat until 6 weeks. I just wore my own until then.

clashcityrocker · Post by **clashcityrocker** » 23 Apr 2019, 16:57

I find it hard to believe that nobody in the office has an old one or one they don't use.
Alternatively there is always ebay. (Other auction sites are available)

Lawrencepa2014 · Post by **Lawrencepa2014** » 26 Apr 2019, 08:58

I’ve been trying to call the uniform phone number for some extra shorts but every time I phone it says they’re unavailable. Isn’t there a website I can order this sort of thing from? If anyone could give me link I would appreciate

Post by **fb1969** » 26 Apr 2019, 15:25

https://detail.dimensions.co.uk/RoyalMa ... l%2Fevo%2F" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

You need a staff number, the password is Delivery and you'll need to change it when you log in. You'll also need an email address (doesn't have to be a RM one), and the name of a manager.