About this role
Job Ref: 345667
Contract: Permanent
Working hours : 38 hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Typical attendance is Monday to Friday, 10:24 – 19:00 with 5 hours of scheduled attendance per week.
Location: DH2 1AE
Total package: up to £34,000 per year during first 6 months, rising to £36,000+ on successful completion of 6-month trial period, including excellent benefits (figures based on a 38-hour week + 5 hours scheduled overtime per week)
Starting salary: £25,201 (£13.81 p/h)
After 6 months: £27,561(£15.11 p/h)
Weekday scheduled attendance: £14.42 p/h
Driving allowance: £78.56 per week for driving 7.5t vehicles
Plus: £903.84 annual allowance (pro rata)
Join Parcelforce Worldwide as a Collection & Delivery Driver
At Parcelforce Worldwide, it’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it that matters. 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 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:
- 4.5 weeks holiday allowance, increasing with service, plus option to buy extra days
- Medical cover (including eye and dental care)
- Excellent company pension
- Free uniform and exclusive staff discounts
- Real career development opportunities
Who we’re looking for:
- A full manual UK driving licence (Cat C1 up to 7.5 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.
Trust is the foundation of Parcelforce. We aim to be transparent about the qualities we seek and what a career with us entails, building trust from the start of your journey with us. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we’ll provide your interview questions in advance, so you can have your best examples ready. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.
Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals. 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.