Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver 7.5t- Basingstoke (RG22 6HY)

Royal Mail Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Parcelforce Worldwide in Basingstoke is seeking a permanent delivery driver for 38 hours per week with overtime. Typical shifts are Sun-Thu or Mon-Fri, 10:30am-6:30pm, delivering parcels to homes and businesses in the area.

You will plan routes, perform vehicle checks and provide a reliable, friendly service while supporting a growing organisation within Royal Mail Group. Benefits include pension and holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• A full manual UK driving licence (Cat B) registered to your current address, with no more than 6 points.
• A full manual UK driving licence (Cat C1 up to 7.5 tonnes) registered to your current address, with no more than 6 points and DCQC accreditation.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg.
• Friendly, dependable and customer focused.
• Comfortable working independently but also a great team player.

Responsibilities

• Sorting parcels and planning efficient delivery routes.
• Carrying out essential vehicle safety checks.
• Collecting and delivering parcels to homes and businesses.
• Providing a friendly, dependable service.

Skills

Full UK driving licence (Cat B)

Cat C1 up to 7.5t licence

Lifting up to 30kg

Customer-focused

Team player

Job description

Job Ref: 341728
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 38 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime. Typical attendance is Sun - Thursday & Mon - Fri - 10:30am - 6:30pm
Location: Parcelforce Worldwide, Basingstoke, Grafton Way, RG22 6HY

Why this role pays off:

Starting salary: £25,201 per year £12.71 per hour
After 6 months: £27,561 per year £13.94 per hour
Opportunity to earn up to £30,000 per year, (based on a 38 hour week & overtime)
Saturday & Sunday Weekend Premium +£4.39 (Saturdays) & +£6.58 (Sundays) applied to contracted hours
Paid weekday and weekend overtime
Additional Allowances:-
o Monthly Non Pensionable Addition to Pay (£903.84 per year)
o Weekly Driving Allowance (£26.73 weekly)
o Weekly Driving Allowance (£78.56 weekly)

Plus:

Excellent company pension
Paid holiday allowance starting at 22.5 days per year, rising with service
Medical cover (including eye and dental care)
Uniform and training
Additional Benefits - You will have access to your personal benefits account on our My Bundle+' platform. There are more than 800 retail offers to help you save on things like groceries, days out, holidays and your household bills as well as employer provided and voluntary benefits to suit your lifestyle. You'll have access to a range of direct purchase benefits, including a Healthcare Cashplan, Dental Cover, Travel Insurance, Additional Life Insurance, Hospital & Death Benefit Plans and Voluntary Critical Illness cover.

Be part of something bigger

At Parcelforce Worldwide, every parcel matters - and so do the people who deliver them. Join a team that's proud of what it does, supports each other, and keeps customers smiling every day.

What you'll be doing

• Sorting parcels and planning efficient delivery routes
• Carrying out essential vehicle safety checks
• Collecting and delivering parcels to homes and businesses
• Providing a friendly, dependable service - whether it's a birthday gift or important business mail

What we're looking for

• A full manual UK driving licence (Cat B up to 3.5t) registered to your current address, with no more than 6 points
• A full manual UK driving licence (Cat C1 up to 7.5tonnes) registered to your current address, with no more than 6 points and DCQC accreditation
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg
• Someone who's friendly, dependable, and customer focused
• Comfortable working independently but also a great team player
• Looking for a stable, long-term role in a growing organisation

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.

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.