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Delivery Postie with Driving
* Job reference: 326110
* Location: Kirkwall Delivery Office, KW15 1AA
* Job type: Permanent contract
* Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 5 days across Monday – Saturday (09:45–16:45). You will be required to work weekends due to operational demand.
There has never been a more exciting time to join us! We are reinventing Royal Mail for the future and now is a perfect time to join us on that journey.
Each year we make billions of deliveries possible. Whatever the weather, come rain or shine, we show up because for us it’s personal. For every person, from every walk of life, we deliver—from exam results and tax returns, to wedding invites or online purchases. You could be part of it. Part of the fabric of the nation, bringing trust to the doorstep. A Postie. Delivering for your local community, because you care about the people.
A Bit About You
* Upbeat, independent and self‑motivated
* Organised, punctual and ready to deliver great customer service
* Think of yourself as a people‑person and a friendly face in the community
* Happy walking for long periods and working outside in any weather
* Has a strong sense of community and takes pride in what you do
* Has a full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points
What We Do For You
We offer competitive pay and benefits for a permanent role within our sector. For bringing your best and serving our customers with pride, you can expect to receive:
* Guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54 p/h (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours if part‑time)
* Paid overtime, with an enhanced rate of 1.25× for more than 40 hours a week
* 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to part‑time) and the option to buy extra leave each year
* Full uniform provided
* Company pension scheme with competitive contribution rates
* Opportunities to develop a career, including trainee manager roles and Apprentice Schemes
* Family‑friendly support – enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
* Well‑being support – 24/7 free access to services and tools for physical and mental health, including financial and social support and advice
* Various discounts including high‑street vouchers, travel and attraction discounts, and savings on beauty products and gym membership
* Free stamps at Christmas
Time to Apply
Ready to become a Postie and deliver for the people in your local community? Hit the apply button now. If your application is successful, the first step will be to invite you to an interview, so please expect an update from one of our recruiters shortly.
Please ensure your contact details are up to date when submitting your application. We provide an Information Checklist that lists acceptable documents and a Health Matrix with details of health‑related elements you may need to consider.
Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.
For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please visit https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/
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