Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver

Parcelforce; Gravelly Hill; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading parcel delivery service in Birmingham is seeking a Collection & Delivery Driver. The role involves planning delivery routes and safely delivering parcels to homes and businesses. Candidates should be proactive team players with a full UK driving licence. A competitive salary package and various benefits are offered, along with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Medical care including eye and dental care

Driving allowance and weekly bonus opportunities

Company pension scheme

22.5 days annual holiday entitlement

Free full uniform supplied

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK manual driving licence covering up to 3.5 tonnes.
• A clean driving licence is preferred, penalties should not exceed 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Plan delivery routes and perform safety checks on the vehicle.
• Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses.

Skills

Team player

Ability to build good relationships

Proactive attitude

Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30 kg

Education

Full UK manual driving licence (Cat B)

Job description

Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver

Posting date: 26 September 2025

Salary: Not specified. Additional salary information: £24,268-£26,758 per annum

Hours: Full time

Closing date: 26 October 2025

Location: Birmingham, B6 7BB

Company: Royal Mail

Job type: Permanent

Job reference: 325811-43679249

Summary

Royal Mail is a well-loved brand with the assets, infrastructure and scale to deliver billions of parcels each year. Our people are at the heart of the business, helping us utilise technology and modern approaches to optimise, automate and digitise operations.

Salary information: Starting salary of £24,268 (£12.23 per hour) increasing to £26,758 (£13.49 per hour) after a 6-month probation. An additional supplement of £842 per annum pro rata, nightshift allowance and benefits (based on a 38-hour week). Total package around £30,000 per annum with overtime. Contract Type: Fixed Term. Working hours: 38 hours per week with potential overtime. Typical attendance: Monday – Friday 09:00–17:00.

Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Birmingham, Unit 1 Pavilion Drive, Holford, Birmingham, B6 7BB

The Benefits

• Medical care including eye and dental care
• Opportunity to increase earnings by working extra hours
• Driving allowance and weekly bonus opportunities
• 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 the role
First, plan your delivery route and perform safety checks on your vehicle. You will collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses, delivering everything from gifts to vital business information. You will be rewarded with a role that includes strong benefits.

About you

We’re looking for a naturally friendly, positive and proactive person seeking a long-term career in an ambitious company. You should be a brilliant team player with the ability to build good relationships and always seek the best results for customers. In addition, you must be able to lift and carry parcels up to 30 kg and hold a full UK manual driving licence (Cat B) covering up to 3.5 tonnes. A clean licence is preferred but not essential; penalties should not exceed 6 points. You will be asked to show your licence at your assessment.

About us

Parcelforce Worldwide provides express parcel delivery across the UK. We employ over 5,500 people and operate across 54 depots. Our use of technology helps us stay ahead, and we seek friendly, committed people to join our diverse and supportive team.

Interested? We can’t wait to hear from you. Please note that once the maximum number of applications has been reached, this advert will be closed.