At a time of national emergency, workers in the NHS, care, education and retail sectors are rightly getting the recognition they deserve. But postal workers are among the unsung heroes who continue to battle lockdown Britain and deliver mail to residents across Nottinghamshire. From touching doors, gates and mail to …
Read More »Exeter postman reveals what job is like during coronavirus lockdown
An Exeter postman who is valiantly putting his own health at risk to continue delivering essential post has told how his workload is ‘as bad as Christmas’ due to the volume of items being purchased online during lockdown. Mike Vinnicombe, who has been a postman for 31 years, is asking …
Read More »List of ‘key workers’ and ‘vulnerable children’ exempt from UK school closures
Schools across the UK will close for all children except those who are classed as “vulnerable” and those who have “key workers” as parents. Education secretary Gavin Williamson made the announcement was made on Wednesday, as part of the country’s ongoing response to coronavirus. All UK schools will close their …
Read More »Your chance to start a new job or begin an apprenticeship with Amazon
From apprenticeships to seasonal work and full time roles, there’s a job with your name on it! There are vacancies with leading online retailers Amazon and Argos, Royal Mail, catering, farm work and more. We’ve rounded up a great selection of employers who are all hiring across the area. Amazon …
Read More »Royal Mail announce redundancies at Bristol Mail Centre – workers could strike in protest
Royal Mail workers at the West Country’s biggest regional sorting office could be about to go on strike after bosses announced scores of redundancies in an efficiency drive. The exact number of people about to lose their jobs at the huge Bristol Mail Centre is being disputed, with Royal Mail …
Read More »Manager for new KFC and part-time postie among Teesside roles up for grabs this week
A restaurant manager for a new KFC, a part-time postie and Pizza Hut roles are among vacancies up for grabs on Teesside. Here’s our pick of the best jobs currently available on Teesside right now. Delivery drivers Hungry Jack’s Stockton The popular pizza chain is looking for delivery drivers with …
Read More »Fancy a job as a postman, funeral arranger or therapist?
If the stormy weather has you twiddling your thumbs indoors, why not apply for a new job? There are a variety of roles around North and North East Lincolnshire, including vacancies with Royal Mail, Co-op Funeralcare, Blue Cross, a warehouse and a Cleethorpes bar. Contract type: Permanent Hours: 30 hours, …
Read More »Bullying investigation at Royal Mail delivery office ongoing after six months
Royal Mail has confirmed that a bullying investigation is still ongoing at a Devon delivery office, more than six months after it started. The investigation is believed to be linked to an alleged “bullying” incident in the Ivybridge office back last year, which is said to have been the reason …
Read More »Royal Mail accused of leaving Xmas temporary staff short of promised work
Royal Mail has been accused of acting like Scrooge this Christmas. The partner of a casual worker taken on at Patchway Delivery Office this month claims they have been left short of money as a result of a reduction in “guaranteed hours”. She told Bristol Live: “People had counted on …
Read More »Royal Mail postmen warned accepting Christmas tips could mean bribery charge
At Christmas time, plenty of Brummies will top their bin workers and posties – but did you know it could constitute a bribe? The Royal Mail has previously warned staff not to accept Christmas gifts valued at more than £30 for fear of bribery charges. Royal Mail warned staff they …
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