Ascension : Vacancy: Postal Clerk
Submitted by The Islander (Nathan Prince) 05.02.2004 (Article Archived on 19.02.2004)
Applications are invited from persons to fill the post of Postal Clerk at the Post Office.
Applications are invited from persons to fill the post of Postal Clerk at the Post Office. We are seeking someone of a pleasant disposition and who has good communication, interpersonal and IT skills.
The successful applicant will be responsible to the Postmistress and will be required to provide an efficient postal counter service.
A job description is available on request but the main duties of post are:
· Provide over the counter postal and philatelic service
· Record stamp and postal order sales
· Maintain stamp stock and sales ledgers
· Receive letter and parcel mail for despatch by air and surface
· Prepare and makeup surface and airmails for despatch in accordance with the UPU rules and regulations
· Assist with sorting incoming mail
· Undertake any other duties as required by the Postmistress
The successful applicant should be in possession of GCSE English and Maths in grades C or above and familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel. Previous postal experience would be an advantage although training will be given.
The salary for the post is £5,580 per annum and is subject to Ascension Island income tax. In addition to the salary, accommodation will be provided and a single allowance of £2,460 per annum will be paid.
Interested persons can obtain further details about the duties of the post from the Post Mistress on telephone number (247) 6260.
Applications forms are available from the Administrator’s Office by telephoning (247) 7000 ext 100 or emailing marion.leo@ascension.gov.ac and should be returned to the Administration Manager by hand or on fax number (247) 6152 or by email to cathy.cranfield@ascension.gov.ac by no later than 4pm on 10th February 2004.
A Kettlewell
ADMINISTRATOR
Administrator’s Office
Georgetown
Ascension Island
02 February 2004
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