Sorting Office Supervisor

Lincolnshire Co-op; Billinghay; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused co-operative is looking for a dedicated Sorting Office Supervisor in Billinghay. This role involves sorting mail and ensuring accuracy for delivery while maintaining effective communication with colleagues. The ideal candidate will be proactive and possess strong organisational skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include up to 30 days annual leave, pension contributions, and colleague discounts. Join a company committed to community and employee development!

Benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave

Pension scheme with 12% employer contributions

Generous colleague discount rates

Annual discretionary bonuses

Free tea and coffee during breaks

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and proactive work approach.
• Confident in organisation and administration tasks.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately in fast-paced environments.
• Effective communication skills on own and as a team.

Responsibilities

• Sort and maintain the accuracy of mail for delivery.
• Complete associated paperwork accurately and efficiently.
• Oversee sorting and delivery of Royal Mail post received.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Responsibilities

Our Post Offices offer a range of valued services to their local communities. Our Sorting Office Supervisors play a key role in ensuring that any mail received gets to where it needs to be. Working as part of a close-knit and hard-working team, sorting and maintaining the accuracy of any mail so that it is ready to be delivered correctly to the residents of your local community. You'll also complete any associated paperwork and administration in an accurate and efficient manner to keep records up to date. In this role you will carry out tasks which may include overseeing the sorting and delivery of all Royal Mail post received at the office whilst complying with society policies and procedures. You will be maintaining effective connections by communicating with colleagues and stakeholders.

Please be aware that this role will involve periods of independent working, so you'll need to be comfortable working on your own initiative. As our sorting office is open 6 days a week, there will be a requirement to work 2 hours each day from Monday to Saturday. Are you someone who thrives at working methodically and accurately? Whether you have previous experience in a post office or in an administration setting, we want to hear from you! We'll provide all the necessary training you could need. We’re looking for someone with:

Qualifications

• An enthusiastic and proactive approach to your work
• Confident organisational and administration skills with a keen eye for detail
• The ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to work productively and efficiently on your own and as part of a team using excellent communication skills to get the job done

We are an "Investors in People - Platinum" employer, meaning that we have been recognised as one of the country's top employers, offering progression opportunities to all our colleagues. As your experience grows, you'll have the opportunity to build the skills necessary to further progress your career and help to open up future opportunities. Whether you're thinking of a future with us or looking to develop your skills with a community-focused business, we'll work together with you to shape your career for the better.

From a single store in 1861 we have grown to be one of the most successful co-operatives in the UK. We're proud to be able to offer a wide range of services from across our family of businesses. From Food Stores and Pharmacies to Post Offices and Support Services, we're a growing society made up of over 220 outlets and nearly 3,000 colleagues. We're owned by our members, the people of Lincolnshire and surrounding counties, and have been for more than 160 years! Communities are at the heart of everything we do and motivates us to deliver more than great customer service. We support them by sharing dividend with our members, investing in new and improved services, raising money for charity through our Community Champion scheme, supporting local schools and so much more! Find out more about us, our purpose and wonderful colleagues here.

Benefits

• Up to 30 days annual leave (pro-rata) including bank holidays
• Pension scheme (with up to 12% employer contributions)
• Generous colleague discount rates across our family of businesses
• Annual discretionary colleague bonuses to reward you for your hard work
• Free tea and coffee provisions for all colleagues during rest breaks at work
• Wellbeing initiatives and community engagement opportunities