Mail carrier
Mail carriers sort mail at the office and distribute it on their delivery route. The profession requires service-mindedness, punctuality, reliability, and normal physical condition.
Posti and delivery companies.
The work of a mail carrier requires care, punctuality, and responsibility, as the carrier is responsible for ensuring that the customer receives their delivery. The work of a mail carrier is customer service, which is why a service-minded approach is also needed. The profession requires a good knowledge of postal services and products.
The work is independent, but at the office the work is carried out in a team, so interaction skills are also needed. The majority of the mail carrier’s work involves moving along the delivery route, which requires normal physical condition and good health.
Mail delivery is suitable for morning persons, as the shift usually starts early in the morning. Driving licence is required for mail carriers travelling by car, category C driving licence is an advantage.
- data protection
- geographic areas
- road traffic laws
The employer trains mail carriers for their tasks. You can complete a Further Qualification in Service Logistics and a Specialist Qualification in Service Logistics in the field.
Median salary
2,642 €/mo
Private sector
2,642 €/mo
The data is based on the median income, meaning the amount of salary which is the middle of the salary amounts arranged in order of magnitude. The salary information for an occupation is based on occupational groups defined by Statistics Finland’s national classification of occupations, which often include other similar occupations.
Source: Statistics Finland's structural statistics on wages and salaries
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