Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver 7.5t, Coventry (CV6 4QE)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday allowance

Medical cover

Uniform and training

Overtime pay

Job summary

Parcelforce Worldwide is recruiting for delivery roles in Coventry. You will sort parcels, plan efficient delivery routes, carry out essential vehicle safety checks, and collect and deliver parcels to homes and businesses.

The role is permanent, 38 hours per week with overtime. Starting salary £25,201 per year (£12.71 per hour), with progression to £27,561 after six months and potential to reach £30,000 with overtime. Benefits include pension, holiday allowance, medical cover and uniform.

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 (7.5t).
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg.
• Friendly, dependable, 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 – for all types of mail and parcels.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence (Cat B)

Full UK manual driving licence (Cat C1

Able to lift 30kg

Friendly and dependable

Team player

Stable, long-term role seeker

Job description

Parcelforce Worldwide Delivery Role Job Ref: 344231 Contract: Permanent Hours: 38 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime. Typical attendance is Monday - Friday - 10am - 8pm Location: Parcelforce Worldwide, Coventry, CV6 4QE

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)
• Paid weekday and weekend overtime
• Inner London weighting (+£5,821 per year) / Outer London weighting (+£3,451 per year) (delete if not applicable)
• 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 Allowances: Monthly Non Pensionable Addition to Pay (£903.84 per year)
• Weekly Driving Allowance (£78.56 weekly)

Benefits:

• 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 (7.5t delete if not applicable)
• 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. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.