Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver
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Overview
Job reference: 329641. Contract type: Permanent. Working hours: 38 hours per week with overtime opportunities. Typical attendance is Tuesday – Friday, 07:30 – 15:06 and Saturday, 07:00 – 15:00.
Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Walton Summit Centre, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 8AN. Starting salary: £24,268 (£12.23 p/h). After 6 months: £26,758 (£13.49 p/h). Plus: £824 annual allowance (pro rata).
Total package: up to £30,000 per year, including excellent benefits (based on a 38-hour week + overtime).
Join Parcelforce Worldwide as a Collection & Delivery Driver. You’ll be part of a dedicated team, supporting a growing business and exceeding customer expectations every day.
What you’ll do
* Organise parcels and plan your route
* Carry out vehicle safety checks
* Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses, providing excellent customer service with every delivery
What’s in it for you
* Weekly driving allowance (£25.95) and bonus (up to £16)
* Paid overtime available and weekend premiums (additional £4.26 hourly on Saturday and £6.13 hourly on Sunday, applied to contracted hours worked on a Saturday after 06:00 and Sunday between 00:01 – 23:59)
* Excellent company pension
* 4.5 weeks holiday allowance, increasing with service, plus option to buy extra days
* Medical cover (including eye and dental care)
* Free uniform and exclusive staff discounts
* Real career development opportunities
Who we’re looking for
* A full manual UK driving licence Cat B up to 3.5 tonnes – registered to your current address, with no more than 6 penalty points
* Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg
* Friendly, reliable, and customer-focused
* Comfortable working independently and happy to support your team
* Looking for a stable career in an ambitious and growing company
About us
Parcelforce Worldwide is one of the UK’s leading express parcel delivery companies. As part of Royal Mail Group, we operate from 54 depots with over 5,500 dedicated team members. We combine smart tech with great people to deliver a smooth, efficient service. Join the team that delivers more than parcels – we deliver pride, purpose, and great service.
Inclusion and interview preparation
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. Your interview is the first step, and we will provide interview questions in advance to help you prepare.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process.
Employment details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Freight and Package Transportation
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