Workers in this unit group collect, receive, sort and deliver mail, documents, correspondence or messages, either between or within establishments.

Tasks

  • Completes delivery forms, collects charges, and issues receipts for the collection and delivery of registered or recorded mail and other items.
  • Delivers mail, parcels, correspondence and other materials to specified or agreed routes and schedules.
  • Sorts mail, parcels and other incoming and outgoing material for delivery, and maintains records of material received and despatched.
  • Collects and may x-ray mail from post boxes, receives parcels, and collects correspondence, documents and other material from individuals, offices or other establishments.

Typical Education Level

Level 1 NVQ; GCSE at grades D-G

Will retirement created job openings

In the UK, 27% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers

*This is based on national data

£20,729 Average wage

Average annual earnings

The current average wage for postal worker, mail sorter, messenger or courier is £20,729

4,411 positions

Current Employment

The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 4,411. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.

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Job Postings

Over the past year, jobs have been posted for postal worker, mail sorter, messenger or courier roles.

How well does it pay?

Normal pay for this occupation is £20,729 per year. That is about £1,727 per month or £10.63 per hour. New workers generally start on £18,122, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £38,537

Is it growing or declining?

This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 4,411 people are employed in the region.

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