About the role
Mail carriers work with sorting and delivering mail to households and businesses. They are often employed by postal operators such as PostNord and may have undergone internal training or courses in mail handling. The mail carrier's work is important for maintaining daily communication and the distribution of letters and packages.Responsibilities
The main responsibilities of a mail carrier include sorting mail by delivery addresses, delivering the mail to the correct recipients, and handling returns. They must also ensure that the mail is delivered in a safe and efficient manner. In some cases, they may also need to handle cash payments for cash-on-delivery shipments.Skills and tools
Mail carriers need good physical fitness as the job involves a lot of walking and cycling. They must be meticulous and organized to correctly sort and deliver mail. Mail carriers use tools such as mail carts, bicycles, and in some cases vehicles, to perform their duties. Common competencies demanded by employers are paketsortering, direktreklam and brevsortering.