Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver

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

Job summary

A leading parcel delivery company in Chelmsford is seeking a Collection & Delivery Driver to join their team. This role involves organizing parcels, performing safety checks, and delivering to households and businesses with a focus on customer satisfaction. The position offers a competitive salary, weekly allowances, medical cover, holiday pay, and real career development opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly driving allowance

Paid overtime

Excellent company pension

4.5 weeks holiday allowance

Medical cover

Free uniform

Exclusive staff discounts

Real career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered driving licence to current address with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Looking for a stable career in an ambitious and growing company.

Responsibilities

• Organise parcels and plan your route.
• Carry out vehicle safety checks.
• Collect and deliver parcels while 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

Friendly, reliable, and customer-focused

Comfortable working independently

Job description

Job ref: 331509
Contract Type: Permanent
Working hours: 24 Various hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Typical attendance is Saturday 07:00 - 14:00 Sunday06:30 - 12:30 & Monday 08:00 - 15:00
Location: Parcelforce Worldwide North Essex, Unit 2 Sheepcoates Springfield Business Park Chelmsford CM2 5AE

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.

Interested? Complete our short online application today.

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.