Driving Work, Jobs in Kirkwall, Ork (with Salaries)

Postal Delivery Drivers
Royal Mail Group —Kirkwall
- £13.68 an hour
- Overtime
- Customer service
Trainee PCV Driver - Orkney
Stagecoach —Kirkwall
- £14.60 - £16.50 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- No experience needed
- School
- Paid training
- Employee assistance programme
Driver/Roadworker 2
Orkney Islands Council —Kirkwall
- £15.94 - £16.71 an hour
- Maintenance
Relief Driver, Lifestyles Service
Orkney Islands Council —Kirkwall
- £15.94 an hour
Retail volunteer driver (Kirkwall & Stromness)
British Red Cross Volunteer —Kirkwall
- Customer service
- Driving
4d
Postperson with Driving
Royal Mail Group —Stromness
- £13.68 an hour
- Overtime
- Customer service
Royal Mail Delivery Driver - Orkneys SDOS Stromness Delivery Office
Angard Staffing —Stromness
- £13.69 - £16.44 an hour
- Temporary
Relief Driver / Roadworker 2, Hoy
Orkney Islands Council —Stromness
- £15.94 - £16.38 an hour
- Maintenance
2d

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Diploma level 3 in Health & Social Care or experience of working in social care sector. Attend meetings and conferences external to the home where required.
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Postal Delivery Drivers

Royal Mail Group -
Kirkwall

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Job details

Full-time
£13.68 an hour

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Van driver
Multi-drop delivery driving
Driving Licence
Customer service

Full job description

Location: Kirkwall Delivery Office, KW15 1AA

Job type: Fixed Term contract (xx months) (amend/delete if not applicable)

Salary: £13.68 per hour* (paid monthly) + paid overtime available.
Working hours: 32:05 hours per week – working (X) days in 7 across Monday - Sunday – 09:45/16:45*

Looking for a delivery driver job where you can stay active, connected to your community, and enjoy great benefits? Join Royal Mail as a Postie (Postal Delivery Driver) and become the face of our trusted service, delivering letters and parcels in Kirkwall.

You’ll work on a rotating shift schedule, including some weekends. Your rota will confirm your hours and delivery routes, which may vary based on demand.

You’ll be required to work Sundays at (location) Delivery Office. (delete if not applicable)

What you’ll do

Sort letters and parcels at the delivery office
Deliver post by van and on foot in your local area
Build relationships with customers
Work outdoors in all weathers

You’ll deliver more than just mail: exam results, birthday cards, business orders, and moments that matter.** It's not always easy – but it’s always rewarding.

Why people enjoy this role

Being active and outdoors
Working independently
Meeting customers
A role that offers routine, structure, and variety

What to expect

This role is physically demanding and fast-paced:

Walking long distances (up to 12 miles / 20,000+ steps)
Driving a Royal Mail van daily
Working in all weather conditions
Delivering letters and high volumes of parcels
Busy, time-pressured days, especially during peak periods

About you

We’ll provide full training, a uniform, and an iconic red van. You’ll need:

A full manual UK driving licence (maximum 6 penalty points, registered to your current name and address)
Willingness to drive a Royal Mail van daily and able to pass a driving assessment
Physically fit and comfortable walking long distances, climbing stairs / hills, and lifting / carrying 10kg+ mailbags
Reliable and self-motivated
Strong organisation and resilience in a busy environment
Customer-focused, with pride in delivering great service
Comfortable working outdoors and independently

What’s in it for you?

Benefits may vary depending on your contract length and start date, with some subject to qualifying periods.

22.5 days holiday, rising with service (adjusted to your working hours and contract duration if part time* or fixed term)
Career development opportunities
Excellent pension and 24/7 wellbeing support, including online GP access.
Family-friendly policies
MyBundle+ discounts and offers helping you save on everyday items, days out, and more.
Discounted RMG products and free stamps at Christmas

Please note: For candidate search purposes, roles offering between 35-37 hours per week are listed as full-time. However, any role under 37 hours per week will be classified as part-time in the employment contract.

**As a Postie, you’re expected to securely deliver all items on your route, including handling and delivering election materials and certain items (such as food products or alcohol) in line with Royal Mail business standards.

No CV needed - apply in minutes! Complete an online test, then interview with the manager. Join us and help deliver what matters.

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