Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver

TN United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an established industry player as a Collection and Delivery Driver in Shrewsbury. This role offers a competitive starting salary with opportunities for overtime and additional benefits. You will be responsible for planning routes, conducting safety checks, and ensuring timely delivery of parcels. The company values friendly and proactive team members who thrive in a supportive environment. With a strong focus on employee welfare, you will enjoy benefits such as medical care, driving allowances, and career development opportunities. If you're ready to contribute to a growing business and exceed customer expectations, this position is for you.

Benefits

Medical, eye, and dental care

Extra earnings via overtime

Driving allowance (£26.40/week)

Weekend premiums

Company pension

22.5 days holiday

Option to buy additional leave

Career development

Free uniform

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving license with a clean record.
• Ability to lift parcels up to 30kg.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes and conduct safety checks for deliveries.
• Deliver parcels to homes and businesses efficiently.

Skills

Team Player

Route Planning

Safety Checks

Parcel Handling

Education

Full UK Manual Driving License (Cat B)

Job description

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Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver, Shrewsbury

Client: Royal Mail Group

Location: Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: f32b7b7d77b2

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

Job Description:

Job ref: 324267

Starting salary of £24,210 (£12.21 per hour) increasing to £25,679 (£12.95 per hour), after a 6-month probation. Plus, an annual supplement of £842 pro-rata, nightshift allowance, and benefits (based on 38 hours/week).

You could earn circa £30,000 annually including overtime and benefits.

Contract Type: Permanent

Working hours: 38 hours/week with overtime opportunities. Typical hours: Friday, Saturday, Monday 07:00 - 17:00; Sunday 06:00 - 14:00.

Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Shrewsbury, Upton Magna SY4 4UP

The Benefits

• Medical, eye, and dental care
• Extra earnings via overtime
• Driving allowance (£26.40/week) + weekly bonus up to £16
• Weekend premiums: Saturday +£4.09/hr, Sunday +£6.13/hr
• Company pension
• 22.5 days holiday, increasing with service
• Option to buy additional leave
• Career development
• Free uniform
• Corporate discounts

Join our team as a Collection and Delivery Driver to support our growing business and exceed customer expectations.

About the role

Plan routes, conduct safety checks, and deliver parcels to homes and businesses, from birthday presents to vital business info. Enjoy a rewarding role with industry-leading benefits.

About you

Friendly, positive, proactive, and a team player. Able to lift parcels up to 30kg. Must have a full UK manual driving license (Cat B, up to 3.5 tonnes), ideally with a clean record and no more than 6 penalty points. Show your license at assessment.

About us

Parcelforce Worldwide offers express parcel delivery across the UK, employing over 5,500 staff across 54 depots. We use technology to stay ahead and seek friendly, committed team members.

Interested? We look forward to hearing from you. Our interview process is transparent, with questions shared in advance to help you prepare. Once we reach our application limit, the ad will close.