Sucking up to Apprentices while ignoring other new starters...

[ssdd]

Why does this job need apprentices, we keep getting told this is an unskilled job, are they going to get a City and Guilds in posting letters.

Believe it or not, there are actually 'qualifications' in this field: https://www.skillsfirst.co.uk/index.php ... pe=Article
I'm not saying this is the exact course, but it will be something similar.

[AnonymousPostie]

Great so some poor sod who has worked as a reserve/float/ pt for 5-10 years will be pushed back behind an apprentice who walked straight into a full time job. Nice one RM, they really know how to keep the office moral at its maximum.

I hope not, I'm starting the apprenticeship soon and I dont want to be a manager.

[TopperGas]

I understood it as 25 hours total. So 4 days of delivery at 5 hours and a day of online learning at 5 hours.

So who'll do your round on the fifth day, or will it just get left in the frame for you to do a double round the following day? Although what are you expecting to learn which will take 5 hours a week online, I doubt I've had 5 hours online training since I started, with most of that being on Day 1!!

[TopperGas]

Great so some poor sod who has worked as a reserve/float/ pt for 5-10 years will be pushed back behind an apprentice who walked straight into a full time job. Nice one RM, they really know how to keep the office moral at its maximum.

I hope not, I'm starting the apprenticeship soon and I dont want to be a manager.

I assume the OP meant full time posties job i.e. you'll be first inline to get your hours increased to 35 hours per week.

I can never understand how all the job adverts for normal posties refer to "great promotion potential" as if you work in a medium or small DO and have no interest in being a manager there seems zero promotion prospects, with virtually every job paying the same standard rate plus overtime, unless I'm missing out on some hidden roles in the DO.

[POSTMAN]

National Apprenticeship Awards 2021

Supporting future generations

We’re excited to announce that Royal Mail is an official sponsor of this year’s National Apprenticeship Awards.

This annual event provides businesses and individuals with a platform to showcase how apprenticeships have made a real impact on their organisation and their careers.

The awards showcase the diverse range of sectors engaged with apprenticeships, and the success stories of those who have embraced apprenticeships with zest.

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