Mail Clerks & Mail Machine Operators
Code: 43-9051.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Prepare incoming and outgoing mail for distribution. Time-stamp, open, read, sort, and route incoming mail; and address, seal, stamp, fold, stuff, and affix postage to outgoing mail or packages. Duties may also include keeping necessary records and completed forms.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Insert Operator
Inserter Operator
Mail Clerk
Mail Handler
Mail Machine Operator
Mail Processor
Mail Sorter
Mailing Equipment Operator
Mailroom Processor
Postal Clerk
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Lift and unload containers of mail or parcels onto equipment for transportation to sortation stations.
- Verify that items are addressed correctly, marked with the proper postage, and in suitable condition for processing.
- Clear jams in sortation equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mail Clerks & Mail Machine Operators
Salaries for a Mail Clerks & Mail Machine Operators vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Mail Clerks & Mail Machine Operators in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Mail Clerks & Mail Machine Operators include: Industry standard competencies, tooling, and methods. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Mail Clerks & Mail Machine Operators professionals across diverse sectors.
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Salary Distribution
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