Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver (7.5t) - Newcastle (DH2 1AE)

Royal Mail; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.5 weeks holiday + option to buy more

Medical cover including eye and dental

Company pension

Free uniform & staff discounts

Job summary

Parcelforce Worldwide is hiring a Collection & Delivery Driver in Newcastle (DH2 1AE) for a 38-hour week with overtime options. You will organise parcels, plan routes, and perform vehicle safety checks while delivering to households and businesses with excellent customer service.

The role offers a competitive package, driving a 7.5t vehicle, and opportunities for progression within the Parcelforce network. A full UK manual driving licence is required, with up to 6 penalty points.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence required.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg.
• Customer-focused and reliable teamwork.
• Willingness to work independently and support the team.

Responsibilities

• Organise parcels and plan your route.
• Carry out vehicle safety checks.
• Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses with excellent customer service.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Lift 30kg

Customer-focused

Independent worker

Team support

Job description

Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver (7.5t) - Newcastle (DH2 1AE)

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: 345667Contract: Permanent

Working hours: 38 hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Typical attendance isMonday 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)

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

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.

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.