Overview
Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver
Royal Mail/Parcelforce Worldwide is hiring a dedicated Collection and Delivery Driver to join our Newport team.
Responsibilities
* Plan daily delivery route and carry out safety checks on the vehicle.
* Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses; maintain a high standard of customer service.
Requirements
* Full UK manual driving licence (Cat B) covering up to 3.5 tonnes.
* Ability to lift and carry parcels weighing up to 30 kg.
* Clean licence preferred; not more than 6 penalty points. Licence to be shown at assessment.
Contract details
* Contract Type: Fixed Term
* Working hours: 38 hours per week with overtime opportunities; typical attendance Tuesday to Saturday 07:40 - 15:16.
* Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Newport, Unit 21 Maesglas Industrial Estate, Newport, NP20 2NN
Salary and Benefits
* Starting salary £24,210 rising to £25,679 after completion of 6 month probation (38-hour week).
* Additional supplement of £842 per annum pro rata; nightshift allowance and benefits.
* Potential total package around £30,000 per annum with overtime.
* Medical care including eye and dental care; company pension; 22.5 days annual holiday entitlement increasing with service; option to purchase additional leave; free uniform; corporate discounts; career development opportunities.
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. We use technology to optimise and digitise operations and are looking for friendly, committed people to join our team.
About the role
Start your day by planning your route and performing vehicle safety checks. Deliver parcels to households and businesses and go the extra mile for customers.
About you
Naturally friendly, positive and proactive with a long-term career mindset. A brilliant team player who builds good relationships. You must be able to lift up to 30 kg and have a full UK manual driving licence (Cat B) covering up to 3.5 tonnes. A clean licence is preferred but not required; maximum 6 penalty points. You will need to show your licence at assessment.
Expiry
Please note: once the maximum number of applications has been reached, this advert may be closed.
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