Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver

Royal Mail; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK delivery service is seeking a Collection & Delivery Driver in Tees Valley. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning delivery routes, conducting vehicle safety checks, and providing excellent customer service by delivering parcels. This role requires a full manual UK driving licence, physical capability to handle parcels up to 30kg, and a reliable, friendly demeanor. Salary starts from £24,268 with opportunities for paid overtime and bonuses. Join a respected company dedicated to its employees and communities.

Benefits

Weekly driving allowance

Paid overtime available

Excellent company pension

4.5 weeks holiday allowance

Medical cover

Qualifications

• Must have a full manual UK driving licence registered to current address.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg required.
• Seeking friendly, reliable, and customer-focused individuals.

Responsibilities

• Organise parcels and plan delivery route.
• Conduct vehicle safety checks.
• Collect and deliver parcels to businesses and households.

Skills

Customer-focused

Reliable

Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg

Education

Full manual UK driving licence Cat B

Job description

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 to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

Job ref: 335233 Contract Type: Permanent Working hours: 38 Full time hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Typical attendance is Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10:00-17:36. Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Cleveland Depot, 4-6 Raleigh Court Middlesbrough Cleveland TS2 1RA Starting salary: £24,268 (£12.23 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, plus option to buy extra days.
• Medical cover (including eye and dental care).

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.

Interested?

Complete our short online application today.

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.

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.