Postperson with Driving

Royal Mail Group; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal services provider in Kirkwall is seeking a Delivery Postie to deliver mail to the local community. The role requires strong customer service skills and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions. A full UK driving licence is necessary. The position offers competitive pay and various benefits, including holiday pay and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54

Paid overtime at an enhanced rate

22.5 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly support

Access to mental health services

Discounts on various platforms

Free stamps at Christmas

Qualifications

• Happy walking for long periods and delivering in all weather.
• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Deliver mail to the local community as a trusted Postie.
• Ensure great customer service in every delivery.

Skills

Independent and self-motivated

Excellent customer service

Strong sense of community

Ability to work outdoors in any weather

Job description

Delivery Postie with Driving

Job reference: 326110
Location: Kirkwall Delivery Office, KW15 1AA
Job type: Permanent contract
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, working 5 days across Monday - Saturday, working between 09:45 and 16:45

Due to operational demand, you will be required to work weekends.

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. The excited faces that open front doors and the small businesses run from bedrooms. It's a physical job - but it keeps you fit. Interested? Join us and make a difference to the place you call home.

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

• A guaranteed hourly rate of £12.54p/h (paid monthly and adjusted to your working hours if part time)
• Paid overtime, with an enhanced rate of x1.25 for more than 40 hours a week
• 22.5 days holiday, rising with length of service (adjusted to your working hours if part time) and the option to buy extra leave each year
• Full uniform provided
• Company pension scheme with competitive contribution rates
• Lots of opportunity to develop a career, including our trainee manager roles and Apprentice Schemes
• Excellent family friendly support - enhanced maternity pay, paternity leave, adoption leave and shared parental leave
• Your Wellbeing - you and your family have 24/7 free access to services and tools to help support your 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.

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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.

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