Mail Assistant (Part Time) - 2 posts
HMP Dumfries
B
£16,311 - £17,921 pro-rata
Closing date
06/03/2017, 12:00
Part Time
Part-Time
15 hours per week; 3 days per week inc. alternative Saturdays; 8.30am – 1.30pm
To ensure the effective and efficient management of all mail items for the establishment in line with the SPS Policy & Standard Operating Procedures.
Responsibilities
To attend the front of house area in order to collect all mail delivered to the establishment and transport to the designated secure area.
Correctly identify and sort all mail into relevant categories i.e. confidential, general and damaged. Count and confirm Royal Mail Special and Recorded Delivery mail.
Complete relevant inventory sheets and maintain accurate records for all mail processes as per standard operating procedures.
Conduct secondary assurance screening of all mail through x-ray machine.
Distribute correspondence.
Comply with other duties deemed necessary, which are commensurate with grade.
Person Specification
SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Behavioural Competency Framework. This identifies behaviours and standards required both of applicants seeking to join us, and our staff in their respective roles. Assessment of specific behaviours, of which there are twelve, will be determined by the role you are applying for. Whilst it is unlikely you will be assessed on all of them , you will be assessed on these identified as key to role.
Qualifications Requirements
A minimum of two Standard Grades at Grade C or above or equivalent qualifications or relevant experience. - Essential
Experience Requirements
Competent in MS Office packages (including Microsoft Word, Excel). - Essential
Knowledge Skills Requirements
Good communication skills at all organisational levels. - Essential
Ability to effectively prioritise workload to meet departmental and organisational deadlines. - Essential
Ability to use information and communication technologies as effective business tools. - Essential
Excellent problem solving skills. - Essential
Interview
This opportunity is closed to applications.
