Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver

Royal Mail Group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-wide parcel delivery service is seeking a Collection and Delivery Driver in Aberdeen. This permanent position offers a starting salary of £24,210, increasing to £25,679 with benefits such as medical care and driving allowances. Responsibilities include planning routes, collecting, and delivering parcels. A full UK manual driving licence and ability to handle parcels up to 30 kg are required.

Benefits

Medical care including eye and dental care

Company pension scheme

Free uniform supplied

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Preferred clean driving licence with not more than 6 penalty points.
• Current UK address required for the driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan delivery routes and perform vehicle safety checks.
• Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses.
• Deliver diverse items including gifts and business information.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30 kg

Job description

Overview

Parcelforce Worldwide is seeking an excellent Collection and Delivery Driver to join our team. This permanent role offers a starting salary of £24,210 (£12.21 per hour), increasing to £25,679 (£12.95 per hour) on successful completion of a 6 month probation. An additional supplement of £842 per annum pro rata, nightshift allowance and excellent benefits are included (based on a 38 hour full-time week).

You could earn a total package of circa £30,000 per annum, including excellent benefits (based on a 38 hour full-time week with overtime).

Contract Type: Permanent

Working hours: 38:00 per week with opportunity for overtime. Typical schedule: Monday to Friday 09:24 - 17:00.

Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Aberdeen, Altens Aberdeen AB12 3TW

Responsibilities

• Plan your delivery route and carry out safety checks on your vehicle at the start of the day.
• Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses, going the extra mile for customers.
• Deliver items ranging from birthday presents to vital business information.

Requirements

• Full UK manual driving licence (in your current UK address) covering up to 3.5 tonnes (Cat B).
• A clean licence is preferred but should not have more than 6 penalty points. You will be asked to show your licence at assessment.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels weighing up to 30 kg.

About us

Parcelforce Worldwide provides express parcel delivery across the UK. We employ over 5,500 people and operate across a network of 54 depots throughout the UK. We are committed to using technology to stay ahead and to creating a smooth and efficient service. We are looking for friendly and committed people to join our diverse and supportive team.

Benefits

• Medical care including eye and dental care
• Opportunity to increase earnings by working extra hours
• £26.40 per week driving allowance plus weekly bonus of up to £16
• Saturday & Sunday Premium – Saturday £4.09 per hour extra; Sunday £6.13 per hour extra (applies to contracted hours worked on a Saturday after 06:00 and Sunday 00:01 – 23:59)
• Company pension scheme
• 24.5 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing with service
• Option to purchase additional leave directly from pay
• Career development opportunities
• Free full uniform supplied
• Corporate discounts

Please note once our maximum number of applications has been reached, this advert will be closed.