Mail Clerk

Job Title: Mail Clerk
PP-SRS-GRD: S-0305-03

Location: RAF Mildenhall
Vacancy Number VA23 RPA 851712

Open Date: 21 February 2023
Close Date 20 March 2023

Work Hour Per Week 37.50 Hours per week
Salary (Per Hour) £10.03 Per hour

NOTE: Several vacancies available - multiple selections can be made from this announcement

Main Purpose

You will provide postal services within the post office for the base organizations and personnel assigned to RAF

Mildenhall. These duties will include loading and unloading mail from all modes of transport, sorting and pitching mail, delivering parcels to patrons, separating mail bags and processing mail by sack and distributing personal mail to individual US postal service lock boxes.

This is a fixed term contract projected to last until 01 March 2024, depending upon budgetary constraints.

Knowledge and Experience Required

Applicants must demonstrate the following:

Knowledge of or ability to learn numerous regulations, instructions, policies, and procedures pertaining to all types of

Military Post Office receiving and sending transactions.

Knowledge of or ability to learn the organizational and functional responsibilities and operations of Postal Service transactions.

Skill in handling various types of mail and parcels sufficient to determine correct assigned mail receptacle, or parcel location and to identify misplaced mail and parcels.

Ability to effectively communicate orally with a diverse group of individuals, and provide prompt and courteous customer service.

Ability to operate a range of mail room equipment

Ability to use office automated systems and software

Must have the ability to exercise alertness, composure, and good judgment in conducting transactions with customers.

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Other Important Information

• Hours of work: Start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with organization’s flexible working policies.
• Will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules, and regulations.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• May be assigned other duties that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the employee.
• May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training. Position may be coded as mission essential
• A 6 month probationary period will be required
• Overtime may be required
• Will be required to observe US Federal Holidays in lieu of UK Public Holidays.
• No annual leave will be authorized between 15 November and 15 January, except in cases of emergency which must be approved by the Commander.
• The role requires a pre-employment physical. Required to lift up to 70lbs.

Benefits

• 25 days Annual Leave + 8 US Federal Holidays, year-to-year carryover in accordance with program policy
• Paid Sick Leave; year-to-year carryover in accordance with program policy
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free on-site parking
• Specialized Training provided throughout entire period of employment
• Development opportunities available
• Time off, cash and honorary awards and recognition available for significant contributions and consistent high performance
• Free access to on-site gym facilities

Who Can Apply

• Citizens of the U.K., Nationals of European Community (EC) Countries, and Commonwealth Citizens, other Foreign

Nationals, and Stateless persons provided no restrictions have been imposed as a condition of continued residency in the

UK.

• Applicants who have a minimum of five years consecutive residency in the UK are considered for this position; however, those who do not meet the criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All successful applicants will require a security clearance.
• Please note pre-appointment security clearance requirements may delay start date.
• Proof of identification in the form of a photo ID will be required, for example a driving license or current passport.
• This position may have certain restrictions to US citizens due to the Status of Forces Agreement.
• Additional information may be obtained by contacting the LNDH team at 01638 544955.

How To Apply

• Interested candidates must complete an application form obtainable from the Civilian Personnel

Website; https://www.mildenhall.af.mil/Portals/9/documents/civ_pers/AFD-150724024.pdf?ver=201604-

28-085219-410

• All applications, with relevant attachments and CV to be received prior to the closing date.

Equal Opportunity Employer

There will be no discrimination in employment practices based on gender, age, marital status, disability, race, nationality, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, being or not being a member of a trade union.

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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: From £10.03 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/03/2023
Reference ID: RPA 851712