Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver

Parcelforce Worldwide; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 17,509 - 18,583; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent company pension

Paid holiday allowance

Medical cover

Staff Discounts

Job summary

Parcelforce Worldwide is seeking a Collection & Delivery Driver for Saturdays at their Stoke Depot in Newcastle-under-Lyme. The role involves sorting parcels and delivering them efficiently, requiring a full UK driving licence and the ability to lift parcels up to 30kg.

Starting pay is £12.71 per hour, with opportunities for overtime and a Saturday weekend premium, bringing the rate up to £16.97 per hour. The company offers training, medical cover, and a good pension.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence (Cat B up to 3.5t) with no more than 6 points.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg.
• Looking for a stable, long-term role.

Responsibilities

• Sorting parcels and planning efficient delivery routes.
• Carrying out essential vehicle safety checks.
• Collecting and delivering parcels to homes and businesses.

Skills

Customer focus

Dependability

Team player

Job description

Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver (Saturday Only) Job Ref: 339023

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 8 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime. Typical attendance is Saturday, 06:00 - 14:00.

Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Stoke Depot, Newcastle Under Lyme Stoke ST5 9QH

Why this role pays off

• Starting salary: £12.71 per hour
• After 6 months: £13.49 per hour
• Saturday Weekend Premium +£4.26 applied to contracted hours
• Bringing starting salary to £16.97 p/h, increasing to £17.75 p/h after 6 months
• Additional Driving and Annual Allowances
• Paid weekday and weekend overtime

Plus

• Excellent company pension
• Paid holiday allowance, rising with service
• Medical cover (including eye and dental care)
• Uniform and training
• Staff Discounts – access to a wide range of retailer discounts

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.

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.