Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Collection and Delivery Driver to join their dynamic team in Exeter. This role offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for growth and benefits. You'll be responsible for ensuring timely deliveries, planning your routes, and maintaining high customer service standards. With a supportive work environment and career development opportunities, this position is ideal for those looking for a long-term career in logistics. Join a company that values its employees and offers excellent perks, including medical care and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Medical, eye, and dental care

Driving allowance

Weekly bonus

Company pension scheme

Annual leave

Career development opportunities

Free uniform

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving licence covering up to 3.5 tonnes.
• Ability to lift parcels up to 30kg.

Responsibilities

• Collect and deliver parcels to homes and businesses.
• Plan your route and perform safety checks.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Route Planning

Parcel Handling

Education

Full UK Manual Driving Licence (Cat B)

Job description

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Client:

Royal Mail Group

Location:

Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job ref: 324608

Starting salary of £24,210 (£12.21 per hour), increasing to £25,679 (£12.95 per hour) after a 6-month probation period. Plus, an annual supplement of £842 pro rata, nightshift allowance, and excellent benefits (based on a 38-hour week).

You could earn a total package of circa £30,000 per annum, including benefits (based on a 38-hour week with overtime).

Contract Type: Permanent

Working hours: 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:15 - 17:45, with opportunities for overtime.

Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Exeter, Marsh Barton Trading Estate, Exeter EX2 8RL

The Benefits:

• Medical, eye, and dental care
• Opportunity to increase earnings through overtime
• Driving allowance of £26.40 per week plus weekly bonus up to £16
• Company pension scheme
• 22.5 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Career development opportunities
• Free uniform
• Corporate discounts

At Parcelforce Worldwide, we value how we do things as much as what we do. We’re looking for an excellent Collection and Delivery Driver to join our team, support our growth, and exceed customer expectations.

About the role

Start your day by planning your route and performing safety checks. Then, collect and deliver parcels to homes and businesses, from birthday presents to vital business information. Enjoy a rewarding role with excellent benefits.

About you

Friendly, positive, proactive, and seeking a long-term career. A team player capable of building good relationships. Able to lift parcels up to 30kg. Must have a full UK manual driving licence (Cat B) covering up to 3.5 tonnes, ideally clean with no more than 6 penalty points. You’ll need to show your licence at assessment.

About us

Parcelforce Worldwide offers express parcel delivery across the UK, employing over 5,500 staff across 54 depots. We use technology to stay ahead and value friendly, committed team members. Interested? We look forward to hearing from you.

Trust is key. We’ll provide interview questions in advance to help you prepare, ensuring transparency about what we seek and what the job involves. The advert will close once we reach the application limit.