Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver
Job ref: 325120
Overview
Permanent, full-time Parcelforce Worldwide Collection & Delivery Driver based in Poole. Starting salary £24,210 (£12.21 per hour) increasing to £25,679 (£12.95 per hour) after a 6-month probation period, plus an additional supplement of £842 per annum pro rata, night-shift allowance and excellent benefits (based on a 38-hour full-time week). You could earn a total package of circa £30,000 per annum including benefits (based on a 38-hour week with overtime).
Contract Type: Permanent
Working hours
38 hours per week with occasional overtime on Saturdays. Typical attendance is Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 18:00.
Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Poole, Unit 1-3 The Alpha Centre, Poole, BH17 7AG
The Benefits
* Medical care including eye and dental care
* Opportunity to increase earnings by working extra hours
* £26.40 per week driving allowance plus weekly bonus of up to £16
* Saturday & Sunday Premium - Saturday an extra £4.09 per hour & Sunday an extra £6.13 per hour (applies to contracted hours worked on a Saturday after 06:00 and Sunday 00:01 – 23:59)
* Company pension scheme
* 22.5 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing with service
* Option to purchase additional leave direct from pay
* Career development opportunities
* Free full uniform supplied
* Corporate discounts
Responsibilities
First things first, you’ll start your day by planning your delivery route and carrying out safety checks on your vehicle. Then you’ll be busy collecting and delivering parcels to households and businesses. You’ll go the extra mile for our customers as you deliver everything from birthday presents to vital business information. In return, you’ll get a rewarding role including best-in-industry benefits.
Qualifications
* Naturally friendly, positive and proactive with a desire for a long-term career in an ambitious and growing company. A brilliant team player who can build good relationships with colleagues and customers, always aiming for the best results.
* Ability to lift and carry parcels weighing up to 30 kg.
* Full UK manual driving licence (in your current UK address) covering up to 3.5 tonnes (Cat B). Ideally a clean licence, but it mustn’t have more than 6 penalty points. You’ll be required to show your licence at your assessment.
About Us
Parcelforce Worldwide provides express parcel delivery across the UK. We employ over 5,500 people and operate a network of 54 depots. We use technology to stay ahead and everyone who works for us helps create a smooth and efficient service. We are always looking for friendly and committed people to join our diverse and supportive team.
Equal Opportunities
Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. As a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners.
If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.
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