Army - Postal Operative
| Posting date: | 23 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,583 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | A pension contribution of 28.97% based on the listed salary |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 October 2025 |
| Location: | HQ Bicester Garrison & BGSU, ST Georges Barracks, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 1PP |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Ministry of Defence |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 426684 |
Summary
On behalf of the Bicester Garrison Commanding Officer and the Postal Liaison Officer Adjutant conduct an efficient mail receipt, sorting, dispatch and delivery service to Garrison units and authorised Industry Service Partners in the Bicester Garrison area of responsibility (AOR). Utilising existing Postal and Courier Service guidelines and follows current regulations and instructions. Work vehicles are provided to use. Public transport is not a viable option for these journeys due to the sensitivity of mail being transported.
Role Responsibilities:
Receive all mail on behalf of the Garrison from the British Forces Post Office (BFPO), civilian postal authority and courier agencies.
Receipt, sort and dispatch of special delivery, postal courier, including classified material and escorting mail.
Secure distribution of mail within the Garrison, as quickly and efficiently as possible to units and authorised users at the post room facility or by vehicle.
Contact Service Personnel (SP) to collect signed for parcels.
Dispatch of unit and authorised mail to the appropriate agency.Royal Mail, Parcel Force, BFPO by the most efficient means utilising Parcel Force and Royal Mail Interactive IT software dispatch tools and procedures.
Responsible for audit of postal stationery; stamps; recorded delivery books etc.
Redirection of mail for individuals who are no longer on unit strength, including those on courses or detached duty when requested.
Assist other departmental roles and cover for Bicester Garrison Support Unit team members in their absence.
Ensure vehicles are cleaned, refuelled, daily maintenance and administration is completed.
This post requires a Full UK manual driving licence.
This position requires successful completion of the online postal operative course.
Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.
Role Responsibilities:
Receive all mail on behalf of the Garrison from the British Forces Post Office (BFPO), civilian postal authority and courier agencies.
Receipt, sort and dispatch of special delivery, postal courier, including classified material and escorting mail.
Secure distribution of mail within the Garrison, as quickly and efficiently as possible to units and authorised users at the post room facility or by vehicle.
Contact Service Personnel (SP) to collect signed for parcels.
Dispatch of unit and authorised mail to the appropriate agency.Royal Mail, Parcel Force, BFPO by the most efficient means utilising Parcel Force and Royal Mail Interactive IT software dispatch tools and procedures.
Responsible for audit of postal stationery; stamps; recorded delivery books etc.
Redirection of mail for individuals who are no longer on unit strength, including those on courses or detached duty when requested.
Assist other departmental roles and cover for Bicester Garrison Support Unit team members in their absence.
Ensure vehicles are cleaned, refuelled, daily maintenance and administration is completed.
This post requires a Full UK manual driving licence.
This position requires successful completion of the online postal operative course.
Please note, candidates will be redirected to the Civil Service Jobs website where you will need to submit your application form. Please note the closing date above is incorrect and cannot be amended so please check the closing date on Civil Service Jobs and allow enough time to submit your application form.