Afternoon Parcel Delivery Driver – 30h, Weekend Shifts

Royal Mail; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full uniform provided

Company pension scheme

Holiday entitlement 22.5 days (pro‑r‑a

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Discounts and perks

Free stamps at Christmas

Job summary

Royal Mail is seeking a Parcel Delivery Driver in Preston. This permanent 30-hour-per-week role includes afternoons/evenings, with weekend work as per local rota.

You will deliver parcels, prep your van, and use route-planning tools to ensure on-time arrivals while representing Royal Mail in a positive way. We offer a guaranteed hourly rate of £13.68, 22.5 days holiday (pro-rata with hours), a full uniform, pension scheme, and opportunities for career progression including trainee manager roles

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Able to work afternoons and early evenings.
• Committed to delivering excellent customer service.
• Able to work independently and stay organised.
• Willingness to work a 5-day rota including weekends.
• Experience with multi-drop parcel delivery is useful.

Responsibilities

• Deliver parcels across assigned area on daily route.
• Prepare van and workload for each shift using route-planning tools.
• Interact with customers and act as a positive ambassador for Royal Mail.
• Follow local rota plan including Saturday and Sunday shifts.
• Ensure timely delivery and secure handling of all items.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Customer service

Independent working

Organised and punctual

Afternoon/evening availability

Multi-drop driving

Tools

Route-planning tools

Job description

Royal Mail is seeking a Parcel Delivery Driver in Preston. This permanent 30-hour-per-week role includes afternoons/evenings, with weekend work as per local rota.

You will deliver parcels, prep your van, and use route-planning tools to ensure on-time arrivals while representing Royal Mail in a positive way. We offer a guaranteed hourly rate of £13.68, 22.5 days holiday (pro-rata with hours), a full uniform, pension scheme, and opportunities for career progression including trainee manager roles