ANNOUNCEMENT : ALL OF ROYAL MAIL'S EMPLOYMENT POLICIES (AGREEMENTS) AT A GLANCE (Updated 2021)... HERE

ANNOUNCEMENT : PLEASE BE AWARE WE ARE NOT ON FACEBOOK AT ALL!

Posties in other countries

Postal workers discussion forum. Discuss the day to day life in a Blue Shirt.
merseymonkey
Posts: 2
Joined: 12 Dec 2007, 17:44

Posties in other countries

Post by merseymonkey »

I'm seriously thinking of jacking the job in and moving to Australia. Anyone got any idea of the rate of pay for Postmen there? It'd be nice to be able to sort work out before I went. I'm 24, I've been doing the job 2 and a half years, but ive got no commitments keeping me in the UK so I fancy a change
Stormproof
Posts: 6116
Joined: 07 Jul 2007, 21:03
Gender: Female

Post by Stormproof »

Why join the Australia Post team?

Our employees benefit from our dedication to workplace health and safety, equal opportunity and diversity and our belief in maintaining a balance between work and home lives. Our committed and capable workforce represent the essence of the Australia Post brand, being reliable, helpful, honest, trustworthy and community-minded.

Great benefits include:

Salary range per annum
$29,709 - $35,447 (Adult full time rates)
$14,855 – 30,270 (Junior full time rates)
14.3% superannuation benefits
4 to 5 weeks annual recreation leave*
Long service leave after 10 years
12 weeks paid maternity leave
Supplied uniforms or corporate work-wear*
Shift penalties*
Get a Balanced Life Program
Step Ahead development program for women aspiring to leadership roles
Australian Post-Tel Institute (API) which offers members discounts on a range of leisure and lifestyle products and services
Employee Assistance Program – confidential services by experienced external professionals to assist employees in dealing with personal problems
Australia Post Relief Fund receives voluntary contributions by employees to assist fellow employees who have suffered major personal loss through causes beyond their control, such as natural disasters
A smoke-free work environment
Australia Post is an equal employment opportunity employer that values the diversity of its people as a key business benefit

35,000.00 Australian dollars = 15,492.90 British pounds sterling
So keep on moving, moving, moving your feet
Keep on shuf-shuf-shuffling to this ghost dance beat
Just keep on walking down never ending streets


Illegitimi non carborundum
Stormproof
Posts: 6116
Joined: 07 Jul 2007, 21:03
Gender: Female

How about NZ

Post by Stormproof »

Job Type: Permanent
Category: Manufacturing and Operations
Location: Auckland
Job Reference: 120892
Date Input: 08-Jan-2008
Starting Date: ASAP
Closing Date: 22-Jan-2008
Description: MOTORCYCLE POSTIE - Central Manukau Branch


We are seeking a person who has the drive to achieve daily goals, is customer focused, enjoys working in a team and has high integrity.


The position will require you to be able to

- Work Monday to Saturday 7am - 1.30pm approx

- Confidently ride a motorcycle and have a current motorcycle licence

- Ride In all types of weather


All equipment will be provided for the role. In return we offer a competitive hourly rate - base of $14.25/hour plus allowances ($16.30 approx per hour including allowances).


14.25 New Zealand dollars = 5.55 British pounds sterling

I'd be off tomorrow if I were a few years younger
So keep on moving, moving, moving your feet
Keep on shuf-shuf-shuffling to this ghost dance beat
Just keep on walking down never ending streets


Illegitimi non carborundum
dvbuk55
EX ROYAL MAIL
Posts: 16650
Joined: 02 Jun 2007, 19:17
Gender: Male

Re: How about NZ

Post by dvbuk55 »

k66yla wrote:Job Type: Permanent
Category: Manufacturing and Operations
Location: Auckland
Job Reference: 120892
Date Input: 08-Jan-2008
Starting Date: ASAP
Closing Date: 22-Jan-2008
Description: MOTORCYCLE POSTIE - Central Manukau Branch


We are seeking a person who has the drive to achieve daily goals, is customer focused, enjoys working in a team and has high integrity.


The position will require you to be able to

- Work Monday to Saturday 7am - 1.30pm approx

- Confidently ride a motorcycle and have a current motorcycle licence

- Ride In all types of weather


All equipment will be provided for the role. In return we offer a competitive hourly rate - base of $14.25/hour plus allowances ($16.30 approx per hour including allowances).


14.25 New Zealand dollars = 5.55 British pounds sterling

I'd be off tomorrow if I were a few years younger
Don't be crazy -you'd be upside down and there would be the chance of falling off the earth = we only have our feet on the ground because we are up top as opposed to down under
BELIAL
Posts: 6758
Joined: 15 Jun 2007, 17:33
Gender: Female
Location: Nowhere

Post by BELIAL »

And theres these big 6'tall parrots called Kia's that drop out of trees ,break your neck then eat the fat that surrounds your kidneys and nothing else. talk about fussy eaters
dvbuk55
EX ROYAL MAIL
Posts: 16650
Joined: 02 Jun 2007, 19:17
Gender: Male

Post by dvbuk55 »

BELIAL wrote:And theres these big 6'tall parrots called Kia's that drop out of trees ,break your neck then eat the fat that surrounds your kidneys and nothing else. talk about fussy eaters
Do you know why they call them KIA - yep - they only do it when you are doing something active - so no worries for me then.
billyb8
Posts: 115
Joined: 01 Aug 2007, 16:16
Location: East of England

Re: How about NZ

Post by billyb8 »

k66yla wrote:Job Type: Permanent
Category: Manufacturing and Operations
Location: Auckland
Job Reference: 120892
Date Input: 08-Jan-2008
Starting Date: ASAP
Closing Date: 22-Jan-2008
Description: MOTORCYCLE POSTIE - Central Manukau Branch


We are seeking a person who has the drive to achieve daily goals, is customer focused, enjoys working in a team and has high integrity.


The position will require you to be able to

- Work Monday to Saturday 7am - 1.30pm approx

- Confidently ride a motorcycle and have a current motorcycle licence

- Ride In all types of weather


All equipment will be provided for the role. In return we offer a competitive hourly rate - base of $14.25/hour plus allowances ($16.30 approx per hour including allowances).


14.25 New Zealand dollars = 5.55 British pounds sterling

I'd be off tomorrow if I were a few years younger
You and I both. Auckland is the only place with over 1million people. I've a mate in the Rotarua office, who took me around when I was down there. Reminded me of when I joined.

No hassle, clear up and go. Do your delivery empty the boxes on the way back, face and box your collections and go home..
Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.

Albert Einstein
darth
EX ROYAL MAIL
Posts: 385
Joined: 20 Jan 2007, 15:00
Gender: Male

Post by darth »

head to canada young man
Captain Scarlet
Posts: 322
Joined: 02 Jul 2007, 15:23
Location: Fifer

Post by Captain Scarlet »

Don,t you have to be a natural to get a job down under? mate of mine moved 6yrs ago doing same job as BT, and he says even though he had over 10yrs working for RM he could not get a job as it was really Aussie,s that were employed!
Don,t know why anyone would want to leave just yet as I think the fun is just about to start!!!!
Stormproof
Posts: 6116
Joined: 07 Jul 2007, 21:03
Gender: Female

Post by Stormproof »

Captain Scarlet wrote:Don,t you have to be a natural to get a job down under? mate of mine moved 6yrs ago doing same job as BT, and he says even though he had over 10yrs working for RM he could not get a job as it was really Aussie,s that were employed!
Don,t know why anyone would want to leave just yet as I think the fun is just about to start!!!!
All you need is a work visa for NZ post, don't think I'd have much trouble as my kids have dual nationality............I too am going to hang around for the fun to start :nervous
So keep on moving, moving, moving your feet
Keep on shuf-shuf-shuffling to this ghost dance beat
Just keep on walking down never ending streets


Illegitimi non carborundum
Darren Bent
Posts: 2150
Joined: 05 Oct 2007, 15:38
Gender: Male
Location: Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8XL

Post by Darren Bent »

My aussie uncle is thinking of going for a job down under. No idea if he apply or not.

Everyone ride the bike, use the post box in bottom of drive and no walking up the drive (illegal in Australia) and only work 5 days a week. But I don't know how heavy the workload will be. I bet it wouldn't be that bad.
chromium05
Posts: 66
Joined: 08 Oct 2007, 07:09

Post by chromium05 »

Carew wrote:My aussie uncle is thinking of going for a job down under. No idea if he apply or not.

Everyone ride the bike, use the post box in bottom of drive and no walking up the drive (illegal in Australia) and only work 5 days a week. But I don't know how heavy the workload will be. I bet it wouldn't be that bad.
Unless you're round covers 15000 square kilometers of outback...