Royal Mail
Postperson with Driving
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Postperson with Driving
Delivery Driver (Postal Delivery Driver) – Fixed Term Contract
Location: Kirkwall Delivery Office, KW15 1AA Salary: £13.68 per hour (paid monthly) + paid overtime available Working Hours: 32:05 hours per week, across (X) days in 7 (Mon–Sun) – 09:45–16:45
The Role
Join Royal Mail as a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) and become the trusted face of our service, delivering letters and parcels in Kirkwall. This physically demanding role keeps you active outdoors, connects you with your community, and offers rewarding daily challenges.
Key Tasks
- Sort letters and parcels at the delivery office
- Deliver mail via van and on foot in your local area
- Build relationships with customers
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions
"Beyond mail: exams, gifts, contracts—we deliver life’s moments."
Why Enjoy This Role?
- Active, outdoor work
- Independence with structure
- Direct customer interaction
- Variety with a reliable routine
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What the Role Demands
This is a fast-paced, physical job:
- Walking up to 12 miles/day (~20,000 steps)
- Daily driving (Royal Mail van + driving assessment required)
- Operational in any weather (rain, wind, cold, heat)
- High-volume deliveries, including parcels
- Peak surges (e.g., festive, event periods)
About You
Essential Requirements
- UK manual driving licence (max 6 penalty points), registered to your current address.
- Willingness to learn to drive a Royal Mail van + pass a driving assessment.
- Physically fit for: long walks, hill/stair climbs, lifting 10kg+ mailbags.
- Self-motivated, reliable, detail-oriented.
- Customer focus: Resilient under pressure and proud of exemplary service.
- Comfortable working outdoors/independently, often uns sociated.
What We Offer
Benefits may vary by contract length/start date; some require qualification periods.
Core Benefits
- 22.5 days holiday (adjusted for part-time/fixed-term hours).
- Career development (training, progression pathways).
- Excellent pension + 24/7 wellbeing support (including online GP access).
- Family-friendly policies (flexible arrangements where possible).
- MyBundle+ discounts (shopping, travel, leisure deals).
- RMG products discounts & free Christmas stamps (for full-term roles).
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Key Notes
- Electoral tasks: Posties deliver sensitive items (e.g., ballot papers, certain food/alcohol parcels) in line with Royal Mail’s standards.
- “Full-time” roles listed at 35–37 hrs are classified as part-time in contracts if under 37 hrs.
Application Process
No CV needed!
- Complete an online test (formal take-home assessment).
- Interview with your local delivery office manager.
- Join us and deliver what matters to the community.
Postie required. Ready to join? Apply now and secure your future with us!
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