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Postal and Courier Operator
Postal and Courier Operators play an essential role in maintaining one of the Army's vital lines of communication as well as keeping the morale of troops high.
Starting salary
£26,334
Age range
16.6 to 35.6
Role details
Age
To apply for this position, you must be between 16 years & 6 months old and 35 years & 6 months old at the time of your application.
Fitness
Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
2km run 11 min 30 sec
Education
GCSE Grade A–D/9-3, or Scottish National 4, in Maths and English Language
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Getting mail delivered isn't just important in the Army - it's vital. As a Postal and Courier Operator, you'll play a key role in getting mail to soldiers, sailors and aircrew so they can stay in touch with friends and family. You'll train as a courier, mail guard, counter clerk and sorter, learning how to use the latest IT and satellite communication systems You will work in the Secure courier network, safeguarding and distributing Protectively Marked Material in the UK and overseas.
Key Responsibilities
Run your own Post Office using state-of-the-art IT systems to handle large amounts of cash and stock. Work with all types of mail - both official and private.
You'll be based at South Cerney in Gloucestershire with opportunities to be deployed worldwide.
Deploy all over the world on exercise and operations - wherever your expertise is needed.
Gain your Level 2 Apprenticeship
Earn your category B Driving License
Step 1
You'll start with your initial military training which teaches you how to be a soldier, covering everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle.
If you join as a Junior Soldier (under 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do a basic military training (long) course at Harrogate.
If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do the regular adult basic training.
Step 2
Next, you’ll take a four-week course at the Defence College of Logistics, Policing and Administration in Worthy Down, Winchester. This teaches you to use our systems which help us track and trace mail all over the world. You also learn how to deal with Top Secret material. You will earn your category B driving license at the Defence School of Transport.
Step 3
Your Class 2 is awarded after 12 months on the job training and completion of all RLC PC Op Class 2 training objectives. You are then eligible to upgrade to a Class 1 Postal and Courier Operator on selection for promotion to Lance Corporal.
You'll earn £26,334 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.
Category B Driving License
Level 2 Express Delivery Apprenticeship
Defence Awarding Organisation (DOA) - Level 4 Award in Management of Postal and Courier Services
Defence Awarding Organisation (DOA) - Level 2 and 3 Award in Postal Accounting Management Transactions
IWFM - Level 4 in Facilities Management
Levels 2 and 3 Certificate in Logistics and Transport
Levels 5 and 6 Diploma in Logistics and Transport