Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver 7.5T

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Collection and Delivery Driver, where your role is vital in ensuring timely and efficient parcel delivery. This position offers a competitive salary with opportunities for overtime and bonuses, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including medical care and career development. You'll be part of a supportive team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations while enjoying a rewarding career. If you're proactive, customer-focused, and ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, eye, and dental care

Driving allowance

Company pension scheme

Annual leave

Career development opportunities

Free full uniform

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Friendly, positive, proactive attitude with a focus on customer service.
• Ability to lift parcels up to 30kg and perform safety checks.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes and perform safety checks for parcel collection and delivery.
• Collect and deliver parcels to homes and businesses, exceeding customer expectations.

Skills

Customer Service

Route Planning

Parcel Handling

Teamwork

Education

Full UK Manual Driving Licence (Cat C1)

Job description

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Client:

Royal Mail Group

Location:

Leicester, LE3 1TU

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job ref: 324685

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

You could earn a total package of circa £30,000 per annum, including benefits and overtime.

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working hours: 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 10:24 - 18:00, with overtime opportunities.

Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Leicester, LE3 1TU

The Benefits

• Medical, eye, and dental care
• Opportunity to increase earnings with extra hours
• Driving allowance of £26.40/week plus weekly bonus up to £16
• £77.20/week driving allowance for 7.5-tonne vehicles
• Company pension scheme
• 22.5 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Career development opportunities
• Free full uniform
• Corporate discounts

At Parcelforce Worldwide, we value how we do our work as much as what we do. We’re seeking a dedicated Collection and Delivery Driver to join our team, support our growth, and exceed customer expectations.

About the role

You will start by planning your route and performing safety checks. Then, you’ll collect and deliver parcels to homes and businesses, going the extra mile for our customers. In return, you’ll enjoy a rewarding role with excellent benefits.

About you

You are friendly, positive, proactive, and looking for a long-term career. You’re a team player, able to build good relationships, and capable of lifting parcels up to 30kg. A full UK manual driving licence (Cat C1) is essential, preferably with a clean record or no more than 6 penalty points. You will need to show your licence at the assessment.

About us

Parcelforce Worldwide provides express parcel delivery across the UK, employing over 5,500 people across 54 depots. We use technology to stay ahead and are committed to creating a supportive, diverse team. Interested? We look forward to hearing from you.

Trust is key at Parcelforce. We want your interview to be a fair opportunity to showcase your best qualities. We’ll send you your interview questions in advance to help you prepare. Once we reach the application limit, the advert will close.