Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver

Royal Mail; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK parcel delivery service is seeking a Collection & Delivery Driver for a part-time role in Hereford. The position offers a competitive salary with allowances, excellent benefits including a pension scheme, paid overtime, and opportunities for career development. Candidates must have a full UK driving license and the ability to handle parcels up to 30kg. Join us to deliver exceptional service to our customers!

Benefits

Weekly driving allowance

Paid overtime

Excellent company pension

4.5 weeks holiday allowance

Medical cover

Free uniform

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a full manual UK driving licence registered to current address with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Comfortable working independently and with a team.
• Friendly and reliable with a strong customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Organise parcels and plan delivery routes.
• Carry out vehicle safety checks.
• Collect and deliver parcels to customers and businesses.

Skills

Customer-focused

Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg

Reliable

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Royal Mail is a well–loved brand with the assets, infrastructure and scale that support billions of deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business, helping us utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

Role

Join Parcelforce Worldwide as a Collection & Delivery Driver. Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Hereford Satellite, Ramsden Road, Rotherwas Industrial Estate, Hereford HR2 6LR. Contract Type: Permanent. Working hours: Part time 30 hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Typical attendance is Monday to Wednesday 08:00 – 18:00. Starting salary: £24,210 (£12.21 p/h). After 6 months: £25,679 (£12.95 p/h). Plus: £824 annual allowance (pro rata) and Nightshift allowance. Total package: up to £30,000 per year, including excellent benefits (based on a 38-hour week + overtime).

Responsibilities

• 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 (£24.41) and bonus (up to £16)
• Paid overtime available
• 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.