Yard / Key Control Operative
Job Reference: 325155
Location: Coventry CV3 4PF 
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours:  40 hours per week

 

We have the following roles available ;

 

Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:45

Or

Monday to Friday, 12:00 - 20:45

 

There has never been a more exciting time to join us! We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future and now is a perfect time to join us on that journey.

 

A Yard / Key Control Operative is responsible for the safe running of the Transport Yard via manual and computerised methods, including Transport Office Administrator, Yard Marshall, Gatehouse and Control Room. Our logistics team are responsible for keeping everything moving. Without logistics we simply wouldn’t be able to function. The physical transportation of mail is what we do.

 

About the role

 

 

Yard / Key Office Assistants roles and responsibilities:

Allocation and Retrieval of 318 Folders, Keys, Number Plates and Log BooksUpdate 318 Folders as required by Network PlannersAllocation and Maintenance of Vehicles on BAT , M5 and ISOTRACK systemsResponsibility for daily maintenance of digital tachograph systems (inc Vehicle Downloads)Liaise with Internal Customers, PFW , and Admin by phone.Liaise with Shunters, Gatehouse and Bay Marshals by Radio.Compile, Communicate and Update system VOR reportsReceive and Monitor Fuel DeliveryUnder take collection scheduling.Ensure Transport Office Operates in a Clean and Safe Environment

 

Part of the role will involve assisting the Distribution Manager with the following duties:

Vehicle planning to ensure the hub quality and cost targeting are achieved e.g. vehicle planning,Carry out fleet performance monitoring to ensure cost effective and legal use of vehicles.Co-ordinate planned maintenance of vehicles, in liaison with  workshop services.Resolve day to day emergency vehicle issues, ensuring that Vehicle Operating Centre operations are maintained.Review health and safety arrangements; maintaining risk assessment and other legal requirements including compliance to local PMT1 procedures.Monitoring of arrival and departure times for Network.Responsible for update and maintenance of drivers P318’s..Responsibility for driver card downloads , debriefs on ISOTRACK . key card compliance maintained.

 

A bit about you

 

•    Upbeat, independent and self-motivated
•    Organised, punctual and ready to deliver great customer service
•    Good communication and interpersonal skills
•    Ability to maintain confidentiality, adapt and work under pressure to strict deadlines
•    Administration and computer literacy skills 
•    Happy to work outside in all weathers and takes pride in what you do
•    Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

 

What we do for you

 

To deliver on our ambition we want the best and that’s why we’re delighted to offer competitive pay and benefits for a permanent role within our sector. For bringing your best and serving our customers with pride, you can expect to receive:

 

•    A guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54 per hour (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours if part time) 
•    Paid overtime, with an enhanced rate of x1.25 for more than 40 hours a week
•    22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to your working hours if part time) and the option to buy extra leave each year
•    Contributory pension scheme
•    Lots of opportunity to develop a career
•    Full uniform provided if you’re on a contract of longer than three months
•    Excellent parental leave policy
•    Various discounts including high street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, and savings on beauty products and gym membership

 

Time to apply

 

Ready to become a Yard / Key Control Operative and deliver for the people in your local community? Hit the apply button now. If your application is successful, we’ll invite you to an interview.

 

Royal Mail are proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are firmly committed to inclusion and passionate about our people representing the communities we serve. 

 

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Please share the details within your application if required.

 

Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.