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Trainee Post Office Clerk - Swords

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    john byrne t/a swords pavillion post office
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    Ref: #WPEP-2453787
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    AN POST, Swords Post Office, Swords Cent, Main St, Swords, Co. Dublin, K67 D892
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    No of positions: 1
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    Work Placement and Experience Programme
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    As per WPEP guidelines
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    Work Placement Experience Programme
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    Published On: 18 Jun 2026
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    Closing On: 13 Aug 2026

This Work Placement Experience Programme provides Participants with an opportunity to gain meaningful work experience, learning and training while on the programme. This programme is for jobseekers who are in receipt of qualifying social welfare payments and those transferring from a social welfare scheme or an ETB Training Allowance. Your eligibility for this programme will be verified by the Department as part of the application process. 


We are offering a structured 26-week trainee placement in our busy Post Office. This Work Placement Experience Programme (WPEP) role will provide hands-on training in customer service, cash handling, and postal & financial services.
A dedicated workplace mentor will support you throughout the placement, with at least 60 hours of training. This placement is an excellent opportunity to build practical workplace skills, gain confidence in a customer-facing environment, and enhance your employability for future permanent roles.
The placement is designed for individuals with no prior experience — full training and mentoring will be provided.

Over the course of the programme, you will gain valuable skills in:
•	Assisting customers with postal, savings, and payment services
•	Handling transactions securely and accurately
•	Using computer systems and office processes
•	Developing strong communication and organisational skills
 
Accredited and or sector recognised training will be provided to support your placement. Participants are eligible to participate in teh WPEP QQI Work Experience Module which was delveoped by the Education & Training Boards, in collaboration with the Department of Social Protection. This optional modle will fulfil your accredited training requirements for WPEP.  

Formal Training:
Customer Service Skills (20 hours)
Cash Handling & Fraud Awareness (10 hours)
Health & Safety (5 hours)

Informal Training:
On-the-job training in postal and financial services options (15 hours)
Customer Interaction and Communications Practice (10 hours)
Office Administration, Reporting and Systems Training (10 hours)
Teamwork, Shadowing and Workplace Integration (5 hours)
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Career Level

  • Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

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