Postal Delivery Driver

Role Overview

Join the Royal Mail team in Kirkwall as a Postal Delivery Driver based at the Kirkwall Delivery Office, KW15 1AA. This role involves a fixed-term contract with a working schedule of approximately 32 hours and 5 minutes per week, spread across several days from Monday to Sunday, typically between 09:45 and 16:45. You will deliver letters and parcels by van and on foot, maintain customer relations, and actively contribute to timely postal deliveries in your community.

Key Responsibilities

• Sort mail and parcels at the delivery depot
• Carry out postal deliveries on foot and by driving a Royal Mail vehicle within the local area
• Develop positive relationships with customers and provide exceptional service
• Perform duties outdoors under all weather conditions

Working Conditions and Schedule

This fast-paced position requires physical endurance, including walking distances up to 12 miles daily and managing heavy mailbags (10kg+). Your shift schedule includes rotation and some weekend work, including Sundays at the Kirkwall Delivery Office. Delivery routes and hours may adjust depending on operational demand.

Candidate Profile

• Possession of a valid full manual UK driving licence with up to six penalty points, registered under your current name and address
• Capable of passing a driving assessment and driving a Royal Mail van daily
• Physically fit to walk long distances, climb stairs or hills, and lift heavy mailbags
• Reliable, self-driven, organized, and able to maintain resilience under pressure
• Customer-oriented with a strong commitment to delivering excellent service
• Comfortable working independently and exposed to outdoor environments

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly wage of £13.68 paid monthly
• Paid overtime opportunities
• Holiday entitlement of 22.5 days increasing with tenure, prorated for part-time or fixed-term roles
• Career growth prospects within the company
• Competitive pension scheme and round-the-clock wellbeing support, including online GP services
• Family-friendly workplace policies
• Employee discounts and offers for products and experiences, including free Christmas stamps

Additional Information

As a postal delivery driver, you are expected to safely deliver all route items, which may include election materials, food, and alcohol, adhering to Royal Mail standards. No CV is required; the application process includes an online test and a managerial interview.