Motorola?

[stokes11eg]

I've just heard on the Grapevine that the old motorola plant in Livingston is being used to sort mail. does anyone have
ant info on this?

[Stumpy]

Is it being manned by agency staff?

[stokes11eg]

Is it being manned by agency staff?

That is it-I have no idea! and would like to find out for sure---

[dudleylicious]

http://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communit ... 18&t=20814" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; story appeared in the evening news

Stokes its just being kitted oot at the mo & don't worry its being watched for the first sign of
activity at this secret location .

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Xmas Casuals West Lothian Out House



Contract TypeChristmas Casual Engagement

EmployerRoyal Mail Letters

AddressPyramids Business Park

Easter Inch
BATHGATE
EH48 2EH
About the job

December is, naturally, a very busy time of year for Royal Mail. To help us handle the increased volumes of mail we require casual workers to help with sorting in our processing and distribution centers.

Sorting the mail is an important task; the first step to ensuring all those Christmas cards and presents get delivered to the right address!

This type of role involves:

•Sorting items by hand into compartments on a sorting frame
•Bagging and labeling mail for its destination
•Moving mail around the office between conveyor belts, loading docks and trolleys
•Moving mailbags from cages, sorting mailbags and bundles of mail into cages
•Loading and unloading wheeled containers from vehicles to the dispatch areas
Pay Rates per hour :

Age 16 £3.97
Age 17 £4.62
Age 18 and over £5.95

Typical Shift patterns :

Early - 6am - 2pm
Late - 2pm- 10pm
Nights - 10pm - 6am

Please note that shift times may vary from those stated.



You'll need to be:
•Punctual and reliable
•Able to work to tight deadlines
•Flexible and adaptable as you are likely to undertake several different tasks in one shift
•Able to lift and carry mailbags and boxes weighing up to 11kg and to push containers weighing up to 250kg
•Able to stand for long periods of time
So if this sounds like something you’re interested in and you want to help make this Christmas a success for Royal Mail and its customers then follow the link below to apply.

[stokes11eg]

MMMM-- I have friends who work down that way--so will ask them to keep an eye out.

[GONZO1967]

22 redskins of 2nd class packets sent on Sunday and more 2nd class packets sent on Monday from G.M.C. Manager from G.M.C. is working there at the moment so the place is up and running but it not Livingstone its Bathgate.

[emanon66]

22 redskins of 2nd class packets sent on Sunday and more 2nd class packets sent on Monday from G.M.C. Manager from G.M.C. is working there at the moment so the place is up and running but it not Livingstone its Bathgate.

That must be the work they suspiciously held back in 4 trailers on Friday night , who is the manager thats out there? pm me please.

[thehappyones]

From now until after the pressure G M C will not be 2nd class that will be going to the outhouse ,just left work and their is a 40 footer full of 2nd class with more waiting on the platform

[Demonsorter]

there is more than 2nd class mail going on that trailer!!

[thehappyones]

what else is on the trailer??

[DGP1]

what else is on the trailer??

Managers, Lord Lucan, Shergar, the Loch Ness Monster and MPs morality

[steedie]

motorola up and running with EH MC mail someone thought good idea to send op mail for casuals to do then brought it back and sent out local mail ( thick as sh.t.e) i heard early shift manager ( DC) was working out there with female early manager that just won her appeal for sick attendance (DT) will be checked 2morrow to see if strike breakers are there.

[johnston65]

I think it is a cert that there are strike breakers out there working including those members of that proud strong trade union ,UNITE, shame on you Royal Mail managers,you know who you are and just remember if they get rid of us who do you think will be next ?
YOU ARE SPINELESS TOTALLY SPINELESS.

[dudleylicious]

Yip its up & running the Broxburn/Bathgate d/o was hoatchin wi managers this morning .
The heed honcho in east of scotland ,his no 2 ,some guys fae the borders,Geordieland & the west of scot were all in ,wi their I'm a manager jackets oan .
Oor DIMs are keepin quiet sayin nothin aboot the Motorolla site .

I'll see what we can dig up for you mail centre guys

[dudleylicious]

can you pass this on to those who need to know.
RM are expecting trouble ! The SIA licence is for bouncers

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Job Title
SECURITY PERSON LEP
BTG/8996



LocationBATHGATE, WEST LOTHIAN

Hours37 HOURS PER WEEK, 5 DAYS OVER 7, BETWEEN 6AM-10PM

Wage £9.00 PER HOUR

Work PatternDays , Evenings , Weekends

EmployerManpower Plc
PensionNo details held


DurationTEMPORARY ONLY



Description

This Local Employment Partnership employer shares information about new starters with Jobcentreplus for statistical purposes only. See http://www.dwp.gov.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; for more information. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Manpower Plc who is operating as an employment business. SIA licence would be desirable although not essential. Must have previous experience Duties will involve acting as a deterrent and providing security within a busy industrial estate. This is a temporary position until 24/12/09. Position is based in Whitehill Industrial Estate, Bathgate. Due to the nature of this role, background checks will apply. Shifts will be either 6am-2pm or 2pm-10pm.




How to apply
You can apply for this job by telephoning 01324 485090 and asking for Jayne McNeil.