Mailroom Driver

Job Category :Manual Labour / General Industrial

Location :Preston Campus, University of Central Lancashire

Hours Per Week : 36.25

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time :08:00

End Time : 16:00
Salary: £12.60

Job Purpose:

To provide a high quality and customer focused service in the delivery, collection and

processing of mail, parcels and related goods. To also carry out a portering role and assist

with the general operation of the University vehicle fleet.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

1. To deliver, collect and sort internal and external mail as directed by the Mailroom

Supervisor.

2. To facilitate small internal removals on request as stated in the University Removals

Procedure and as directed by the Mailroom Supervisor.

3. To drive all University Fleet vehicles as directed by the Mailroom Supervisor, including

Hospital and Library sites off central campus and reprographics deliveries.

4. To operate the Mailroom fork lift truck

5. To wear uniform as provided and be of smart appearance at all times

6. To attend training as required in accordance with the duties of the post

7. To work in accordance with the operating procedures and protocols and ensure all tasks

are carried out in accordance with health and safety legislation

8. To ensure that all activity ultimately contributes to internal and external customer

satisfaction, maintaining professional standards across all aspects of the role

9. To work as a member of a team and participate in regular team meetings

10. To undertake any other reasonable duties, commensurate with the grade, as requested.


Work

Experience

Experience of a mailroom ,

delivery or stores

environment

Experience of record keeping

Experience of organising or

scheduling work

Experience of dealing with

customers

Experience of providing good

customer service

Education/

Qualifications

Driving licence ( with no more

than 3 penalty points and no

unspent record of

disqualification)

Skills/Abilities Literacy and Numeracy skills

Ability to use basic mailing

equipment

Ability to follow written and

verbal procedures

Good communication skills

Ability to record details neatly

and accurately

Ability to drive a range of

vehicles including University

Minibuses

Awareness of equal

opportunities

Other Ability to maintain

confidentiality

Desirable Experience of data input and

retrieval on computers

Awareness of health & Safety

Issues

Awareness of quality issues

Experience of working within

a large organisation

Forklift truck driving

certificate

First aid qualification or

commitment to obtain

MIDAS minibus drivers

qualification

Keyboard and basic IT skills

Awareness of various ways

of dealing with unusual

situations and the impact

different methods may have

on the outcome

Keen attention to detail

Demonstrated commitment

to personal development

Measured

By

Tact and diplomacy

To wear uniform and be of

smart appearance at all times

Flexibility to work unsocial

hours for the appropriate

payment

A proactive team member

who can demonstrate

initiative Awareness of the

need for confidentiality

An understanding of and

demonstrable commitment to

the University’s Values as a

framework for decisions,

actions and behaviours.

Ability to review service and

suggest possible improvements