Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver

Royal Mail Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,201 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Paid holiday starting at 22.5 days

Medical cover

Uniform and training

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Parcelforce Worldwide, part of Royal Mail Group, is hiring for a permanent delivery driver in Ipswich. The role includes sorting parcels, planning routes, and delivering to homes and businesses with emphasis on friendly customer service.

The position starts at £25,201 per year with overtime potential, rising after 6 months to £27,561, and opportunities to earn up to £30,000 annually. Benefits include pension, holiday, medical cover, and uniform.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence (Cat B) required with no more than 6 points.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg.
• Friendly, dependable and customer focused attitude.
• Comfortable working independently but also a strong team player.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Driving licence

Customer service

Team player

Job description

Job Ref: 340922
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 38 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime. Typical attendance is Monday, Wednesday to Saturday, 8:30am - 4pm
Location: ParcelForce Worldwide Ipswich, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, IP3 9SL

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)

Saturday & Sunday Weekend Premium +£4.39 (Saturdays) & +£6.58 (Sundays) applied to contracted hours

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 such as groceries, days out, holidays and 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.

Equal Opportunity

At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people. 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 or 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.