Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver
Contract Type: Fixed Term • Working hours: 38 Full time hours per week with overtime. Typical attendance: Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 – 18:00. Location: Parcelforce Worldwide London South East Unit 3 Optima Park, Thames Road, Crayford, Dartford, DA1 4QX. Starting salary: £24,210 (£12.21 p/h). After 6 months: £25,679 (£12.95 p/h). Plus: £824 annual allowance (pro rata), Nightshift allowance, Outer London weighting of £3,152 a year. Total package: up to £30,000 per year, including excellent benefits (based on a 38-hour week + overtime).
What you’ll do
* Organise parcels and plan your route
* Carry our vehicle safety checks
* Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses – from birthday presents to vital business information – providing excellent customer service with every delivery
What’s in it for you
* Weekly driving allowance (£24.41) and bonus (up to £16)
* Paid overtime available and weekend premiums (an extra £4.09 hourly on Saturday & £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.
Interested?
Complete our short online application today. Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. We are Gold signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant and 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.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Freight and Package Transportation
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