Overview
Parcelforce Worldwide, part of Royal Mail, is seeking an excellent Collection and Delivery Driver to join our team. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development within a growing company.
Role and responsibilities
You will start your day by planning your delivery route and carrying out safety checks on your vehicle. You will collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses, going the extra mile for customers by delivering items ranging from birthday presents to vital business information. This is a full-time role with potential overtime.
Typical schedule
* Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Exeter, LD 13 Trusham Road, Marsh Barton Industrial Estate, Exeter EX2 8RL
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Working hours: 36-50 hours per week, with overtime opportunities
* Typical shifts: Tuesday to Saturday, 08:15 – 16:15/17:45
Compensation and benefits
* Starting salary of £24,210 (£12.21 per hour), increasing to £25,679 (£12.95 per hour) on completion of a 6-month probation period
* Additional supplement of £842 per annum pro rata, night shift allowance and benefits (based on a 38-hour week)
* Possible total package of circa £30,000 per annum including benefits
* Driving allowance and bonuses: £26.40 per week driving allowance plus weekly bonus up to £16
* Saturday & Sunday Premium, with extra rates for Saturday 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
* Career development opportunities; Free full uniform; Corporate discounts
About the role
At Parcelforce Worldwide it’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it. You’ll plan your route, perform vehicle safety checks, and deliver parcels to households and businesses while upholding high customer service standards.
About you
* Naturally friendly, positive and proactive with a view to a long-term career
* A brilliant team player who builds good relationships and seeks the best results for customers
* Ability to lift and carry parcels weighing up to 30 kg
* Full UK manual driving licence (Cat B) covering up to 3.5 tonnes; ideally a clean licence
* Licence should not have more than 6 penalty points; you will be required to show your licence at assessment
About us
Parcelforce Worldwide provides express parcel delivery across the UK. We employ over 5,500 people and operate across a network of 54 depots. Our use of technology supports a smooth and efficient service, and we are always looking for friendly, committed people to join our diverse team.
Interested?
We look forward to hearing from you. Trust is important to everything we do at Parcelforce. The interview process will include interview questions provided in advance to help you prepare. We want to be transparent about the qualities we seek and what a job with Parcelforce entails. Trust on the doorstep starts with you.
Please note: this advert will be closed once the maximum number of applications has been reached.
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