Collection and Delivery Driver 7.5t, Poole, BH17 7AG

Royal Mail Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday allowance

Medical cover

Uniform and training

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Parcelforce Worldwide in Poole is seeking a delivery driver to join our team. Sorting parcels, planning efficient delivery routes, carrying out vehicle safety checks, and collecting and delivering parcels to homes and businesses are core duties.

You will provide a friendly, dependable service and adhere to safety standards. Typically you will work 48 hours per week with overtime opportunities, Monday–Friday 09:00–17:00, at BH17 7AG.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence (Cat B up to 3.5t) registered to your current address
• Cat C1 up to 7.5 tonnes with DCQC accreditation
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg
• Friendly, dependable and customer focused; able to work independently or in a team

Responsibilities

• Sort parcels and plan efficient delivery routes
• Carry out essential vehicle safety checks
• Collect and deliver parcels to homes and businesses
• Provide a friendly, dependable service to customers

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Customer focused

Team player

Able to lift 30kg

Job description

Job Ref: 343036
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 48 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime. Typical attendance is Monday-Friday (09:00-17:00) Location: Parcelforce Worldwide, Poole, BH17 7AG

Why this role pays off:
Starting salary: £25,201 per year £12.71 per hour
After 6 months: £27,561 per year £13.94 per hour
Opportunity to earn up to £30,000 per year, (based on a 38 hour week & overtime)
Paid weekday and weekend overtime
Additional Allowances:-
o Monthly Non Pensionable Addition to Pay (£903.84 per year)
o Weekly Driving Allowance (£26.73 weekly)
o Weekly Driving Allowance (£78.56 weekly)

Plus:
Excellent company pension
Paid holiday allowance starting at 22.5 days per year, rising with service
Medical cover (including eye and dental care)
Uniform and training
Additional Benefits - You will have access to your personal benefits account on our My Bundle+' platform. There are more than 800 retail offers to help you save on things like groceries, days out, holidays and your household bills as well as employer provided and voluntary benefits to suit your lifestyle. You'll have access to a range of direct purchase benefits, including a Healthcare Cashplan, Dental Cover, Travel Insurance, Additional Life Insurance, Hospital & Death Benefit Plans and Voluntary Critical Illness cover.

Be part of something bigger
At Parcelforce Worldwide, every parcel matters - and so do the people who deliver them. Join a team that's proud of what it does, supports each other, and keeps customers smiling every day.

What you'll be doing
Sorting parcels and planning efficient delivery routes
Carrying out essential vehicle safety checks
Collecting and delivering parcels to homes and businesses
Providing a friendly, dependable service - whether it's a birthday gift or important business mail

What we're looking for
A full manual UK driving licence (Cat B up to 3.5t) registered to your current address, with no more than 6 points
A full manual UK driving licence (Cat C1 up to 7.5tonnes) registered to your current address, with no more than 6 points and DCQC accreditation
Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg
Someone who's friendly, dependable, and customer focused
Comfortable working independently but also a great team player
Looking for a stable, long-term role in a growing organisation

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.