Mailroom Driver

Job Description

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