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General Operative

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Colchester, United KingdomcontractVerifiedPosted 9 Oct 2026
💰 £17/yr

About the role

We’re looking for reliable, hard-working operatives to support a 2 day project at Royal Mail Colchester.

Pay Rate: £17.36
Hours: 10:00 - 18:00 
Weekly pay

Duties:

Be able to bolt and unbolt together Royal Mail sorting frames.
A frame is approximately 5 ft high, 6 ft wide and approximately 45kgs of steel construction
Be able to use a drill to unscrew bolts and screw bolts into frames.
Be able with the support of colleagues be able move and re-position sorting frames.
Under the direction of a Royal Mail lead, use vinyl wrap and duct tape and position onto sorting frames.
Loading and unloading of vehicles (large vans) on operations sites
Person Specification:

Always adhere to Safety Standards
To be able to use a multiple of tools for example impact drivers, drills and Stanley knives and some measuring tools.
To show agility and be able to adapt to change easily with the support of the Royal Mail Lead at that time.
To be physically fit.
Be punctual and flexibility will be required on the working days depending on the work requirements.
Own PPE is needed - safety boots or shoes and a high viz

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