Parcelforce Collection and Delivery Driver

Royal Mail; North Town; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Paid holiday allowance

Benefits platform access

Job summary

Parcelforce Worldwide Aldershot is seeking a reliable Parcels Driver to sort, plan routes and deliver parcels across local addresses. You’ll perform routine vehicle safety checks and ensure timely, friendly service to customers.

The role is permanent, full-time (38 hours per week) with overtime opportunities and a competitive package including pension and benefits. Driving duties require a Cat B licence and a careful, customer‑focused approach.

Qualifications

• A full manual UK driving licence (Cat B up to 3.5t) registered to your current address, with no more than 6 points.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg.
• Friendly, dependable and customer focused.

Responsibilities

• 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 to customers.

Skills

Driving licence

Customer focus

Team player

Reliability

Job description

Parcelforce Collection and Delivery Driver - Aldershot (GU12 4QR)

Company: Royal Mail

Salary: £25,201 - £27,561 per annum

Hours: Full-time

Location: Aldershot, GU12 4QR

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 9 Sept 2026

Closing date: 9 Oct 2026

Summary

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 Details

Job Ref: 342700

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 38 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime. Typical attendance is (add in working schedule)

Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Aldershot, GU12 4QR

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)
• Saturday & Sunday Weekend Premium +£4.39 (Saturdays) & +£6.58 (Sundays) applied to contracted hours (delete if not applicable)
• Paid weekday and weekend overtime
• Additional Allowances:
  • Monthly Non Pensionable Addition to Pay (£903.84 per year)
  • Weekly Driving Allowance (£26.73 weekly)
  • Weekly Driving Allowance (£78.56 weekly) (7.5t delete if not applicable)
• Plus:
  • Inner London weighting (+£5,821 per year) / Outer London weighting (+£3,451 per year) (delete if not applicable)
• 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 7.5 tonnes) registered to your current address, with no more than 6 points and DCQC accreditation (7.5t delete if not applicable)
• 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 and Inclusion

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.