Post Office Assistant (Part-Time)

LONDIS Ireland; Balla; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

LONDIS Balla is hiring a friendly, reliable Part-Time Post Office Assistant to help customers with postal, financial, and retail services in a fast-paced environment.

Location: Main Street, Balla, Co. Mayo. Hours: ~25 hours/week with occasional Saturdays. Pay starts at €14.65 per hour. Full training provided; prior retail or banking experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Friendly, approachable, and professional manner.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when handling cash and confidential information.
• Basic computer and keyboard skills for operating post office and retail systems.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in retail, banking, customer service, or cash handling is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.
• Flexibility to work occasional Saturdays and provide holiday cover.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, answer questions about postal rates, and recommend suitable mail and shipping options
• Process letters, parcels, stamp sales, bill payments, banking services, and social welfare collections
• Operate the till and process cash and card payments accurately and securely
• Balance the cash register and complete end-of-shift reconciliation procedures
• Maintain stock levels and ensure the post office area is clean, organised, and well-presented
• Complete basic administrative tasks and required paperwork
• Handle confidential customer information in line with company procedures and data protection requirements
• Follow all company policies and health and safety guidelines
• Support the wider store team as required

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Job description

Post Office Assistant - Part-Time

LONDIS Balla is seeking a friendly, reliable, and customer-focused Part-Time Post Office Assistant to join our team. Working in a fast-paced retail post office environment, the successful candidate will assist customers with a range of postal, financial, and retail services while ensuring an efficient and positive customer experience.

Location: LONDIS, Main Street, Balla, Co. Mayo
Hours: Typically 25 hours per week, including occasional Saturdays and holiday cover
Rate of Pay: Starting from €14.65 per hour

• Greet customers, answer questions about postal rates, and recommend suitable mail and shipping options

• Process letters, parcels, stamp sales, bill payments, banking services, and social welfare collections

• Operate the till and process cash and card payments accurately and securely

• Balance the cash register and complete end-of-shift reconciliation procedures

• Maintain stock levels and ensure the post office area is clean, organised, and well-presented

• Complete basic administrative tasks and required paperwork

• Handle confidential customer information in line with company procedures and data protection requirements

• Follow all company policies and health and safety guidelines

• Support the wider store team as required

• Excellent customer service and communication skills

• Friendly, approachable, and professional manner

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when handling cash and confidential information

• Basic computer and keyboard skills for operating post office and retail systems

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Good organisational and time management skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Previous experience in retail, banking, customer service, or cash handling is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided

• Flexibility to work occasional Saturdays and provide holiday cover