Royal Mail Postal Walker - Kirkcaldy Delivery Office

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LocationKIRKCALDY, KY2 5ZX
Job categoryOther
Posting date4th November 2026
Job ReferenceJN -112026-13037

Join the Royal Mail Team!

Are you ready to make a difference?

Royal Mail is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join us as flexible (temporary) Postal Walkers.

If you have a passion for community service and love being active outdoors, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Whether you're seeking a new challenge or looking to work in a dynamic and meaningful environment, we'd love to hear from you.


What We Offer

  • Active Work Environment: No two days are the same.
  • A job you can be proud of: Be part of a service that connects people and businesses every day.
  • Competitive Pay: Enjoy competitive rates and the flexibility to fit work around your lifestyle.


What We're Looking For

  • Physical Fitness: Be prepared to walk up to 20,000 steps a day and carry a mailbag weighing up to 16kg.
  • Reliability: You'll be responsible for ensuring mail and parcels are delivered safely and efficiently throughout your route.
  • Flexibility: Shifts can vary, so we need team players who can adapt at short notice.
  • Customer Focus: As the face of Royal Mail in the community, you'll provide excellent customer service throughout your day.


Your Role

As a Postal Walker, you'll be the face of Royal Mail in your community, ensuring letters and parcels are delivered come rain or shine. Working on foot, you'll follow a designated delivery route, providing exceptional service and ensuring every item reaches its destination safely and securely.

You're expected to 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.

This role is more than just a job; it's a vital service at the heart of every neighbourhood. If you take pride in your work, enjoy being outdoors, and are happy to work flexibly, we want to hear from you.


Important to Know

This is a physically demanding role that involves walking for extended periods throughout your shift in all weather conditions. It's a great opportunity for those who enjoy staying active and working outdoors.


Pay & Shifts

The table below outlines the pay rates applicable for roles within our Delivery Offices. The rates displayed are payable for the entirety of your shift where the shift description criteria is met.

Rates could be subject to change during busy periods. Angard Staffing will communicate any changes to your pay rates in advance.

Guaranteed Hours: From 2nd November to 24th December - guaranteed minimum of 20 hours per week.

(Full rate card with all shift breakdowns will be received on application.)


Shift - Shift Description = Pay Rate

  • Day Shift - Starts and finishes between 05:31 - 19:59 = £16.24 per hour
  • Dawn Shift - Starts between 02:01 - 04:00 = £17.16 per hour
  • Early 0500 Shift - Starts between 04:01 - 05:00 = £17.16 per hour
  • Early 0530 Shift - Starts between 05:01 - 05:30 = £17.16 per hour
  • Evening Shift - Finishes between 20:00 - 21:39 = £16.93 per hour
  • Lates Shift - Finishes between 21:40 - 01:59 = £17.70 per hour
  • Night Shift - Three hours worked across 23:00 - 05:00 = £19.00 per hour



Interested? Let Us Know!

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to register your interest today.

While this is a temporary role, there may be potential for it to become permanent.

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