Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver

Royal Mail Group Plc; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Holiday allowance 22.5 days+

Medical cover

Uniform and training

My Bundle+ benefits

Job summary

Parcelforce Worldwide Gloucester is looking for a reliable delivery driver. You will sort parcels, plan efficient routes and perform basic vehicle safety checks to ensure on-time, safe deliveries. This is a permanent, 38-hour-per-week role with overtime.

Shifts run 07:00–18:00 (Mon–Fri, reserve option) or 08:00–15:30 (Mon, Wed–Sat). Starting salary is £25,201 per year, with progression to £27,561 after six months and a realistic potential of £30,000 per year with overtime.

Qualifications

• A full manual UK driving licence (Cat B up to 3.5t) registered to your current address.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg.
• Friendly, dependable, and customer focused.

Responsibilities

• Sort parcels and plan efficient delivery routes.
• Carry out vehicle safety checks.
• Collect and deliver parcels to homes and businesses.
• Provide a friendly, dependable service for customers.

Skills

Full manual UK driving licence (Cat B)

Lift up to 30kg parcels

Customer focused

Job description

Parcelforce Worldwide Job Opportunity Job Ref: 340304 Contract: Permanent Hours: 38 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime. We have two shift patterns available for this role which are Monday to Friday - Reserve position and flexibility to work between hours of 07:00 - 18:00 and Monday, Wednesday to Saturday 08:00am to 15:30pm

Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Gloucester, GL2 2AD

Why This Role Pays Off:

• Starting salary: £25,201 per year £12.71 per hour
• After 6 months: £27,561 per year £13.94 per hour
• Opportunity to earn up to £30,000 per year, (based on a 38 hour week & overtime)
• Paid weekday and weekend overtime
• Additional Allowances:
  • Monthly Non Pensionable Addition to Pay (£903.84 per year)
  • Weekly Driving Allowance (£26.73 weekly)
• Plus:
  • Excellent company pension
  • Paid holiday allowance starting at 22.5 days per year, rising with service
  • Medical cover (including eye and dental care)
  • Uniform and training

Additional Benefits - You will have access to your personal benefits account on our 'My Bundle+' platform. There are more than 800 retail offers to help you save on things like groceries, days out, holidays and your household bills as well as employer provided and voluntary benefits to suit your lifestyle. You'll have access to a range of direct purchase benefits, including a Healthcare Cashplan, Dental Cover, Travel Insurance, Additional Life Insurance, Hospital & Death Benefit Plans and Voluntary Critical Illness cover.

Be Part Of Something Bigger

At Parcelforce Worldwide, every parcel matters - and so do the people who deliver them. Join a team that's proud of what it does, supports each other, and keeps customers smiling every day.

What You'll Be Doing

• Sorting parcels and planning efficient delivery routes
• Carrying out essential vehicle safety checks
• Collecting and delivering parcels to homes and businesses
• Providing a friendly, dependable service - whether it's a birthday gift or important business mail

What We're Looking For

• A full manual UK driving licence (Cat B up to 3.5t) registered to your current address, with no more than 6 points
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg
• Someone who's friendly, dependable, and customer focused
• Comfortable working independently but also a great team player
• Looking for a stable, long-term role in a growing organisation

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.

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.