Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Holiday allowance 22.5 days+

Medical cover

Uniform and training

Benefits platform

Healthcare cashplan

Dental cover

Travel insurance

Life insurance

Critical illness cover

Job summary

Parcelforce Worldwide, part of Royal Mail Group, is seeking a delivery assistant in Norwich. You will sort parcels, plan routes and carry out vehicle safety checks.

The role involves collecting and delivering to homes and businesses, ensuring a friendly, dependable service for all customers. Working 28 hours per week with overtime possibilities, you will join a growing team at Parcel Force Worldwide in Norwich (NR2 4HJ).

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence (Cat B up to 3.5t) registered to current address.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg.
• Friendly, dependable, and customer focused.
• Comfortable working independently but also a great team player.
• Satisfy stable, long-term role in a growing organisation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Customer focused

Lift 30kg

Team player

Job description

Job Information

Job Ref: 339735

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 28 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime. Typical attendance is Tuesday - Saturday, 2pm - 7pm.

Location: Parcel Force Worldwide, Wingate Way, Norwich, NR2 4HJ

Salary and Benefits

Salary

• 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)

Other Benefits

• 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
• Access to personal benefits account on My Bundle+ platform with over 800 retail offers
• Direct purchase benefits: Healthcare Cashplan, Dental Cover, Travel Insurance, Additional Life Insurance, Hospital & Death Benefit Plans and Voluntary Critical Illness cover

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence (Cat B up to 3.5t) registered to current address, with no more than 6 points
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg
• Friendly, dependable, and customer focused
• Comfortable working independently but also a great team player
• Satisfy 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 Employment Opportunity

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.