Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver (7.5t)

Royal Mail; South Pelaw; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Driving allowance

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Royal Mail Parcelforce Worldwide is hiring for a delivery driver role based in DH2 1AE. You will collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses, providing excellent customer service with every delivery.

The position requires a full manual UK driving licence (Cat C1) and involves typical hours with occasional overtime. The package offers a competitive starting salary, with progression after a 6-month trial, overtime potential, and driving allowance.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence (Cat C1 up to 7.5 tonnes) is required.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg.
• Friendly, reliable, and customer-focused.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Lifting up to 30kg

Customer service

Independent worker

Reliable

Community-focused

Driving licence (Cat C1)

Job description

Working hours: 38 hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Typical attendance is Monday to Friday, 10:24 - 19:00 with 5 hours of scheduled attendance per week. Location: DH2 1AE, Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses - from birthday presents to vital business information - providing excellent customer service with every delivery, A full manual UK driving licence (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.

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., 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., 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.

Total package: up to £34,000 per year during first 6 months, rising to £36,000+ on successful completion of 6-month trial period, including excellent benefits (figures based on a 38-hour week + 5 hours scheduled overtime per week)

Starting salary: £25,201 (£13.81 p/h) After 6 months: £27,561(£15.11 p/h)

Weekday scheduled attendance: £14.42 p/h

Driving allowance: £78.56 per week for driving 7.5t vehicles

Plus: £903.84 annual allowance (pro rata)