Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver (7.5t)

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

Job summary

A leading parcel delivery company in the UK seeks a Collection & Delivery Driver in Coventry. You will be responsible for organising parcels, planning routes, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate holds a full manual UK driving licence and is capable of lifting up to 30kg. This role offers competitive pay, overtime opportunities, and excellent employee benefits including a company pension and medical cover, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Weekly driving allowance

Paid overtime available

Excellent company pension

4.5 weeks holiday allowance

Medical cover

Free uniform and exclusive staff discounts

Real career development opportunities

Qualifications

• A full manual UK driving licence 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.

Responsibilities

• Organise parcels and plan your route.
• Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses.
• Provide excellent customer service with every delivery.

Skills

Customer-focused

Ability to lift 30kg

Friendly and reliable

Education

Full manual UK driving licence (Cat B/C1)

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

Job ref: 332731 – Contract Type: Fixed Term – Working hours: 38 full‑time hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Typical attendance pattern: Monday to Friday.
Location: Parcelforce Worldwide, Coventry, CV6 4QE

Starting salary: £24,268 (£12.23 p/h). After 6 months: £26,758 (£13.49 p/h).

Plus:

• £824 annual allowance (pro rata)
• Nightshift allowance
• Additional Inner London weighting of £5,651 a year; Outer London weighting of £3,350 a year

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)
• 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 / Cat C1 up to 7.5 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals and, 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.