Post Office Apprentice

Wellingborough Post Office are based in Sheep Street. They are a busy post office looking for a Post Office Apprentice to join their friendly team. There is a lot to learn in this role from handling large sums of money to the day to day enquiries, but more importantly, there is a great opportunity for progression in this role. Your training will take time, but the rewards are worth it. You could one day be running the office, and become an assistant manager, with a great salary. A career in the post office is rewarding. Could this be the career for you?

In the role you will receive full training to ensure that customers are given the correct Post office service. So you will communicate with customers in a polite and professional manner and be target driven and confident to have conversations about products and services.

You will handle cash and information responsibly and have the ability to work under pressure, accurately in a busy office environment whilst being a team player as well as working on your own.

This employer would like you to go the extra mile for your customers and to foster a positive work environment by consistently treating all staff and customers with respect and consideration. Ensuring customers have a pleasant and efficient checkout experience and leave feeling valued and satisfied.

In the Post Office you will responsible for:

Selling financial products and services to meet branch targets such as ISA Accounts Applications, Bonds Accounts, Life insurance sales, and Instant Savings accounts.

Processing letters and parcels in the correct manner and giving the right service.

Processing pension and benefits payout with Bill Payments.

Banking Transactions such as Cash Deposits, Cash Withdrawals, Cheque Deposits and change giving. You will deal with high volumes of cash.

Western Union Money Transfers.

Bill Payments such as Gas Bill, Electric Bill, Council Tax, Water Bills, etc.

Processing car tax and DVLA forms.

Passport check and send service.

Providing travel insurance and foreign currency Bureau transactions.

Maintain an accurate stock and cash balance at the end of each shift.

Complete and Process End of Month Stock and Cash Reconciliations.

Complete processes for Royal Mail Deliveries - Post Man deliveries and processes.

Retail:

Process payments at the retail counter accurately and efficiently .

Clean and organize the store when needed.

Welcome customers into the store and help them locate items.

You would usually work behind a counter with a transparent security screen.

Post Office Ltd require a DBS background check to be conducted before appointment of the role

This role is designed for someone who is eager to grow, take on more responsibility, and develop into an Assistant Manager. You’ll be supported throughout your progression, gaining hands‑on experience in leadership, decision‑making, and delivering excellent service under pressure. The environment is fast‑paced, dynamic, and highly rewarding — perfect for someone who thrives on challenge and wants to make a real impact.