Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver

Royal Mail; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading parcel delivery service in Basingstoke is seeking a Collection & Delivery Driver to join their team. The role includes organizing parcels, conducting vehicle safety checks, and delivering parcels to customers, ensuring excellent service. The position offers a salary range of £24,268 to £26,758 and includes various benefits like paid overtime and a pension plan.

Benefits

Weekly driving allowance (£25.95)

Paid overtime and weekend premiums

Excellent company pension

4.5 weeks holiday allowance

Medical cover including eye and dental care

Free uniform and staff discounts

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered address with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Looking for a stable career in a growing company.

Responsibilities

• Organise parcels and plan delivery routes.
• Carry out vehicle safety checks.
• Deliver parcels providing excellent customer service.

Skills

Full manual UK driving licence (Cat B up to 3.5 tonnes)

Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg

Customer-focused and reliable

Independent working

Job description

Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver

Job details

• Posting date: 25 September 2025
• Salary: Not specified
• Additional salary information: £24,268-26,758 per annum
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 25 October 2025
• Location: Basingstoke, RG22 6HY
• Company: Royal Mail
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 330772-43676877

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 ref: 330772 • Contract Type: Permanent • Working hours: 38 hours per week with overtime opportunity • Typical attendance: Thursday - Monday 07:15 - 17:15 (up to 2.5 hours of scheduled attendance per day) • Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Basingstoke, Unit B3 Grafton Way, Basingstoke RG22 6HY • Starting salary: £24,268 (£12.23 p/h) • After 6 months: £26,758 (£13.49 p/h)

Plus:

• £824 annual allowance (pro rata)
• Nightshift allowance

Total package: up to £30,000 per year, including excellent benefits (based on a 38-hour week + overtime)

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:

• Weekly driving allowance (£25.95) and bonus (up to £16)
• Paid overtime available and weekend premiums (an extra £4.26 hourly on Saturday & £6.13 hourly on Sunday, applied to contracted hours worked on a Saturday after 06:00 and Sunday between 00:01 - 23:59)
• Excellent company pension
• 4.5 weeks holiday allowance, increasing with service, plus option to buy extra days
• Medical cover (including eye and dental care)
• Free uniform and exclusive staff discounts
• Real career development opportunities

Who we're looking for:

• A full manual UK driving licence (Cat B up to 3.5 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.

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. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.