Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver (7.5T)

None; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Collection and Delivery Driver to join their team in Shrewsbury. This role offers a starting salary of £24,210, increasing after probation, plus a total package of circa £30,000 with benefits. You will be responsible for collecting and delivering parcels while providing excellent customer service. Join a friendly, committed team where trust and transparency are paramount, and enjoy a range of benefits including medical care, a company pension, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Medical care including eye and dental

Opportunity to increase earnings through extra hours

Weekly driving allowance

Company pension scheme

22.5 days annual holiday

Option to purchase additional leave

Career development opportunities

Free full uniform

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving licence (Cat C1, up to 7.5 tonnes).
• Ability to lift parcels up to 30kg.

Responsibilities

• Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses.
• Perform vehicle safety checks and route planning.

Skills

Customer Service

Route Planning

Teamwork

Parcel Handling

Job description

Job ref:

321830

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

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

Contract Type:

Fixed Term

Working hours:

38 hours per week, various shifts, typically Monday to Friday, 11:30 - 20:30, with up to 1.5 hours scheduled attendance daily, plus opportunities for overtime.

Location:

Parcelforce Worldwide, Upton Magna, Shrewsbury SY4 4UP

The Benefits

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

At Parcelforce Worldwide, it’s not just what we do but how we do it that matters. We are seeking a dedicated Collection and Delivery Driver to join our team, support our growth, and exceed customer expectations.

About the role

Your day begins with route planning and vehicle safety checks. You will then collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses, providing excellent customer service. This rewarding role offers industry-leading benefits.

About you

You are friendly, positive, proactive, and eager for a long-term career with a growing company. A team player who builds good relationships and strives for the best customer results. You must be able to lift parcels up to 30kg.

Essential: a full UK manual driving licence (Cat C1, up to 7.5 tonnes) with no more than 6 penalty points. You will need to show your licence at the assessment.

About us

Parcelforce Worldwide delivers express parcels across the UK, employing over 5,500 people across 54 depots. We leverage technology to stay ahead, and we value friendly, committed team members.

Interested? We look forward to hearing from you.

Trust is fundamental to Parcelforce. We provide interview questions in advance to ensure transparency and give you a chance to prepare. We want your journey with us to start with trust.

Please note, this advert will close once we reach our application limit.