Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver (Part Time)
Employer:
Royal Mail
Location:
Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 9QH
Pay:
£25201-26758 per annum
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Part time hours per week with opportunity for overtime.
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
07/05/2026
About this job
Royal Mail is something special, a well‑loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.
Job ref: 335564 Contract Type: Permanent Working hours: 24 Part time hours per week with opportunity for overtime.
There are two shift patterns available for this role: OPTION 1: Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 07:00 - 15:00 with two hours of scheduled attendance on Thursday & Friday. OPTION 2: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, 07:00 - 15:00 with two hours of scheduled attendance on each day.
* Nightshift allowance. Total package: up to £30,000 per year, including excellent benefits (based on a 38‑hour week overtime).
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, from birthday presents to vital business information.
* Provide 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 (an extra £4.26 hourly on Saturday & £6.38 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.
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 welcome applications from all individuals. Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. As a proud Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.
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