Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver

Royal Mail; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A parcel delivery service company in Cambridge is seeking a Collection and Delivery Driver. You will plan your delivery route, conduct vehicle checks, and deliver parcels efficiently to customers. The role offers a starting salary of £24,210 with potential total earnings of circa £30,000 per annum including benefits, with part-time hours and opportunities for overtime. A friendly, proactive, and team-oriented attitude is essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Medical care including eye and dental care

Driving allowance of £26.40 per week

Company pension scheme

22.5 days annual holiday entitlement

Free full uniform supplied

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift and carry parcels weighing up to 30kg.
• Full UK manual driving licence covering up to 3.5 tonnes (Cat B) required.
• Ideally have a clean licence with less than 6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Plan delivery route and conduct safety checks on the vehicle.
• Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses.
• Ensure excellent customer service and satisfaction.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Team player

Ability to lift up to 30kg

Good relationship building

Education

Full UK manual driving licence (Cat B)

Job description

Overview

Parcelforce Worldwide is part of Royal Mail. We operate across a network of depots and are focused on delivering reliable express parcel services in the UK. We employ thousands of people and use technology to support efficient service delivery.

About the role

We’re looking for an excellent Collection and Delivery Driver to join our team. You’ll start your day by planning your delivery route and carrying out safety checks on your vehicle. You’ll be busy collecting and delivering parcels to households and businesses, going the extra mile for our customers by delivering items from birthday presents to vital business information. A rewarding role with a strong benefits package.

Salary and hours

Job reference: 326959

Starting salary of £24,210 (£12.21 per hour) increasing to £25,679 (£12.95 per hour) on completion of 6 month probation. Plus an additional supplement of £842 per annum pro rata, nightshift allowance and excellent benefits (based on a 38 hour full-time week). You could earn a total package of circa £30,000 per annum including benefits (based on a 38 hour full-time week with overtime).

Contract Type: Permanent

Working hours: Part time 7 hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Typical attendance is Saturday 06:30 – 13:30

Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Cambridge, Units 15-18 Henley Road, Coral Park, Cambridge, CB1 3EZ

Benefits

• Medical care including eye and dental care
• Opportunity to increase earnings by working extra hours
• £26.40 per week driving allowance plus weekly bonus of up to £16
• Saturday & Sunday Premium
• Saturday an extra £4.09 per hour & Sunday an extra £6.13 per hour (applies to contracted hours worked on a Saturday after 06:00 and Sunday 00:01 – 23:59)
• Company pension scheme
• 22.5 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing with service
• Option to purchase additional leave direct from pay
• Career development opportunities
• Free full uniform supplied
• Corporate discounts

About you

Naturally friendly, you’re a positive and proactive person looking for a long-term career in an ambitious and growing company. You’ll be a brilliant team player with the ability to build good relationships and always seek the best results for customers. You must be able to lift and carry parcels weighing up to 30kg. You need a full UK manual driving licence (in your current UK address) covering up to 3.5 tonnes (Cat B). Ideally you’ll have a clean licence, but it must not have more than 6 penalty points. You will be required to show your licence at your assessment.

About Parcelforce Worldwide

Parcelforce Worldwide provides express parcel delivery across the UK. We employ over 5,500 people and operate across a network of 54 depots. We use technology to stay ahead and expect everyone to contribute to a smooth and efficient service. We are always looking for friendly and committed people to join our diverse and supportive team.

Application process

Interested? We look forward to hearing from you. Trust is important to everything we do in Parcelforce. We want to build trust from the very beginning of your journey with us. The interview process will include questions ahead of time to allow you to prepare and understand the qualities we are looking for and what a job with Parcelforce entails.

Please note: once our maximum number of applications has been reached, this advert will be closed.