Is being a postie or mail carrier a good fit for you?
Sorts mail and delivers it along a set route. Travels by vehicle or on foot to reach each address.
What the work involves
- Scans labels on letters and parcels to confirm they were received.
- Gets signed receipts for tracked and insured mail, collects any fees and completes paperwork.
- Brings back to the post office mail collected from homes, businesses and post boxes.
- Sorts mail into the order it will be delivered.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be organising and hands-on. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
- Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a postie or mail carrier is one of yours.
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