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Postal Operator and Courier
Occupation Code: 4412
Alternative title: Mail Carriers and Sorting Clerk
Job description and duties
Postal Operators and Couriers sort, organise and deliver mail and small packages either on foot or by motorcycle/van. A Postal Operator and Courier is typically expected to:
• Sort and organise mail or other cargo according to the route
• Plan delivery routes
• Deliver mail to residences or businesses
• Collect signatures for registered mail
• Provide delivery confirmation records when
requested by clients
• Redirect wrongly-addressed postal articles
• Report any incidents or unusual
circumstances in relation to mail delivery (e.g. tampering of postal articles, vandalism to letter boxes)
• Sort and distribute leaflets
• Keep records of distributed mail and leaflets
• Keep records of correspondence
• Answer customer queries
• Ensure that the company vehicle is kept
clean and maintained in proper working condition, and any technical problems are to be reported accordingly
Work environment
Postal Operators and Couriers work in the private sector for mail and courier service providers. While some of the work is office- based, the majority of the work is spent travelling outside in all weather conditions to deliver postal articles.
Postal Operators and Couriers typically work full-time. Part-time work may also be available. Overtime may be required in order to meet tight deadlines or during periods of exceptional activity.
Occupation data
Entry level education / special licences / warrants
Postal Operators and Couriers based at the processing and sorting centre need to be aged 21 years and over. Postal Operators and Couriers who deliver mail by motorcycle/van need to be aged 18 years and over. Additionally, Postal Operators and Couriers are required to be in possession of:
• A clean Police Conduct Certificate
• A School Leaving Certificate
Number of employees (2017)
781
Share of foreigners (2017)
7%
Job Outlook (2018 - 2022)
+19%
Median Pay (per annum)
€15,100
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