Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver

Royal Mail; Sandycroft; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly driving allowance

Bonus

Overtime

Excellent pension

Holiday allowance

Medical cover

Uniform and staff discounts

Career development

Job summary

Parcelforce Worldwide is seeking a part-time Weekend Collection & Delivery Driver at Deeside. You will work Saturdays and Sundays with early start times, handling parcel collections and deliveries with a focus on customer service.

Starting salary is £25,201 with progression after 6 months and a potential total package up to £30,000 per year including overtime. Includes weekend premiums and overtime opportunities, with benefits such as pension, holidays, medical cover, and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• A full manual UK driving licence is required.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg.
• Customer-focused approach with reliable and friendly manners.

Responsibilities

• Organise parcels and plan your route.
• Carry out vehicle safety checks.
• Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses with excellent service.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Customer focus

Lifting up to 30 kg

Independent worker

Team player

Job description

Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver - Weekends Only

CAPTION

• Company: Royal Mail
• Salary: £25201-26758 per annum
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: Deeside, CH5 2QX
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 15 Sept 2026
• Closing date: 15 Oct 2026

Summary

Royal Mail is something special, a well-loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don't, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

Job Details

Job ref: 339225

Contract Type: Permanent

Working hours: 18 Part time hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Typical attendance is Saturday 07:00 - 15:00 & Sunday 05:00 - 15:00.

Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Deeside Depot, Factory Road Sandycroft (CH5 2QX)

Starting salary: £25,201 (£12.71 p/h)

After 6 months: £26,758 (£13.49 p/h)

Plus:

• £824 annual allowance (pro rata)

Total package: up to £30,000 per year, including excellent benefits (based on a 38-hour week + overtime)

Join Parcelforce Worldwide as a Collection & Delivery Driver

At Parcelforce Worldwide, it's not just what we do, it's how we do it that matters. You'll be part of a dedicated team, supporting a growing business and exceeding customer expectations every day.

What you'll do:

• Organise parcels and plan your route
• Carry our vehicle safety checks
• Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses - from birthday presents to vital business information - providing excellent customer service with every delivery

What's in it for you:

• Weekly driving allowance (£25.95) and bonus (up to £16)
• Paid overtime available and weekend premiums (an extra £4.26 hourly on Saturday & £6.38 hourly on Sunday, applied to contracted hours worked on a Saturday after 06:00 and Sunday between 00:01 - 23:59)
• Excellent company pension
• 4.5 weeks holiday allowance, increasing with service
• Medical cover (including eye and dental care)
• Free uniform and exclusive staff discounts
• Real career development opportunities

Who we're looking for:

• A full manual UK driving licence (Cat B up to 3.5 tonnes) - registered to your current address, with no more than 6 penalty points
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg
• Friendly, reliable, and customer-focused
• Comfortable working independently and happy to support your team
• Looking for a stable career in an ambitious and growing company.

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. Your interview is the first step, and we want you to shine. To help you prepare, we'll provide your interview questions in advance, so you can have your best examples ready. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people.

Inclusivity and Support

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.