Postal Delivery Worker

Kirkwall KW15 1AA

£16.58 Per Hour

Full Time

Contract

Kirkwall, Orkney Islands

Driving And Transport

Posted 12 days ago

Expires In 17 Days

Job Description

  • £16.58 per hour
  • Location – 15 Junction Road, Kirkwall, KW15 1AA
  • Shift Pattern – 09:00 – 16:24
  • Monday - Saturday
  • Temporary for the peak festive period

If you are looking for an exciting opportunity over the festive period, we would love to hear from you! Pertemps are delighted to be supporting Royal Mail in recruiting Postal Delivery Workers across Scotland.


Key Responsibilities:
  • You'll start your day in the local delivery office sorting and collecting post/parcels to be delivered
  • You'll be given a hand-held device to capture customer signatures for deliveries. The hand-held will also act as your routing system, telling you where to go to next
  • The role will be physically demanding, where you'll be walking at least 8 miles per day. You will also be required to carry a post bag, delivering letters and parcels
  • Driving and on foot delivery will be required, and you will be required to push/pull a post trolley during deliveries
Key Requirements:
  • MUST hold a valid UK driving license with a maximum of 6 points. (a clean license is preferred)
  • Previous delivery or driving experience preferred but not mandatory
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills
  • Strong communication and customer service abilities
  • A commitment to safe and responsible driving practices
  • Working outdoors in all weathers is required
  • Able to work 5 days out of 7 including potential day at the weekend

If you're interested in this role, please click apply now and we will be in touch to discuss further!