We are now recruiting Mail Screeners at Glasgow Mail Centre.
Job reference number 339209
About The Role
You will oversee the receipt and preparation of mail for aircraft departure. You need excellent communication, numerical and writing skills for the purpose of communicating effectively with the police or other government agencies.
You will be expected to maintain concentration while completing repetitive tasks. You should have excellent observation skills to interrogate mail by profiling and x‑ray screening. You will decipher and evaluate computer screen images to identify prohibited and threatening items, including explosives, incendiary and other devices.
You will calibrate screening machines to DfT standards and must successfully pass a DfT approved Level E course and an Ishihara colour‑blindness test.
Responsibilities
Preparation of mail for aircraft departure, communication with authorities, repetitive screening tasks, identification of prohibited items, calibration of machines.
Qualifications
Excellent observational skills, effective communication, training in interpreting computer screen images and X‑rays, numerical proficiency, Level E DfT qualification, Ishihara colour‑blindness test, readiness for background screening.
Pay
£626.40 per week for full‑time hours, pro‑rata for part‑time hours.
Part‑time Shift
Monday to Friday, 18:00 – 22:00.
Employment Type
Permanent.
Additional Benefits
- Shift allowance for unsocial hours
- Holiday entitlement starts at 22 days on entry and increases with service (pro‑rata)
- Contributory pension scheme after qualifying period
- Corporate discounts
- Development opportunities
- Excellent parental leave policy
- Full uniform provided
This role requires work in a high‑security environment. A waiting period of up to 16 weeks may apply while the screening process is completed. Applicants may need to provide details of their past five years of activity and, if residing outside the UK continually for six months or more in the last five years, provide a criminal record check from that country.
We 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 support adjustments during the application and hiring process. We are forces‑family friendly and a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex‑Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.
Once the maximum number of applications has been reached, this vacancy will be withdrawn.
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