Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver

None; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading parcel delivery service as a driver in Leeds. This role involves collecting and delivering parcels, ensuring customer satisfaction, and offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. Ideal for friendly and proactive individuals who enjoy teamwork and are physically capable.

Benefits

Medical, eye, and dental care

Company pension scheme

22.5 days annual holiday

Career development opportunities

Free uniform

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK manual driving license covering up to 3.5 or 7.5 tonnes.
• Able to lift parcels up to 30kg.

Responsibilities

• Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses.
• Perform route planning and vehicle safety checks.

Skills

Team Player

Proactive

Friendly

Education

Full UK Manual Driving License (Cat B or C1)

Job description

Job Reference: 324723

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 additional annual supplement of £842 pro rata, night shift allowance, and excellent benefits (based on a 38-hour full-time week).

You could earn a total package of circa £30,000 per annum, including benefits and overtime.

Contract Type:

Fixed Term

Working Hours:

38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:10, with opportunities for overtime.

Location:

Parcelforce Worldwide Leeds, Stourton LS10 1RZ

The Benefits:

• Medical, eye, and dental care
• Opportunity to increase earnings through extra hours
• £26.40 weekly driving allowance plus up to £16 weekly bonus
• Saturday & Sunday premiums: Saturday an extra £4.09/hour; Sunday an extra £6.13/hour (applicable to hours worked after 06:00 Saturday and all day Sunday)
• Company pension scheme
• 22.5 days annual holiday, increasing with service
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Career development opportunities
• Free uniform
• Corporate discounts

About the Role:

Start your day with route planning and vehicle safety checks. Then, collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses, going the extra mile for customers. The role offers rewarding benefits and a chance to be part of a growing team.

About You:

Friendly, positive, proactive, and a team player. Able to lift parcels up to 30kg. Must hold a full UK manual driving license (Cat B or C1) covering up to 3.5 or 7.5 tonnes. A clean license is preferred but not essential, provided penalty points are within limits. You will need to show your license at assessment.

About Us:

Parcelforce Worldwide offers express parcel delivery across the UK, employing over 5,500 people across 54 depots. We leverage technology to ensure efficient service and seek friendly, committed individuals to join our diverse team.

Interested? We look forward to your application. We promote transparency and trust, providing interview questions in advance to help you prepare. The advert will close once the maximum applications are reached.