Post Office Counter Clerk
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job description
We are currently looking for a new permanent team member with strong communication skills and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service to join our Independently run Post Office and retail shop.
If you enjoy working in a busy environment where no two days are the same, and the customer is at the heart of everything you do, then this is a fantastic opportunity for you!
We are ideally looking for someone with previous Post Office/Banking or Retail customer service experience, to work around 24 hours a week (predominantly afternoon shift) over both post office and retail counter – Monday to Friday. You will be flexible, as required, to work additional hours to cover colleague absence or busy periods which may include occasional Saturday shift.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- High level of professionalism and discretion.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to learn new skills and processes.
- Be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Be flexible in order to meet the demands of the office.
Responsibilities:
- Greeting customers in a professional manner
- Selling stamps and weighing /charging for letters and parcels.
- Accepting payment for a wide variety of bills, such as electricity, gas and water bills.
- Banking and cash withdrawals for both personal and business customers
- Ordering retail/ Post Office items and dealing with stock.
Full training shall be provided for both the Post office and shop till systems.
Basic DBS check will be required as part of Post Office requirement.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24 per week
Salary: £10.65 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Slough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (required)
- Administrative experience: 1 year (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Post Office Counter Clerk
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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