Postal and Courier Operator at The British Army

Description 

• 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.
• 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.
• The Royal Logistic Corps are the Army’s professional logisticians keeping the Field Army marching, its helicopters flying, its vehicles moving and its tanks and guns firing. We enable its deployment and supply it with everything it needs, wherever it operates, throughout the world.

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 modern Apprenticeship - NVQ Level 2 Express Mail Services as well as the Defence Awarding Organisation's Level 2, 3 and 5 Award in Postal & Courier Services.
• Earn your category B Driving License

Entry Requirements
Age:

• From 16 years & 6 months to 35 years & 6 months

Qualifications:

• GCSE Grade A–D/9-3, or Scottish National 4, in Maths and English Language

Basic physical fitness assessment:

• Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
• Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
• MSFT (beep test) level 6.6

Pay & Benefits

• You'll earn £25,200 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.

Application Closing Date