Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver (7.5t) - Fixed Term

Royal Mail; Gravelly Hill; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading parcel delivery service is seeking a Collection & Delivery Driver for their Birmingham location. The successful candidate will manage deliveries while providing exceptional customer service. A full manual UK driving licence (up to 7.5 tonnes) is essential. This role offers a competitive salary starting at £24,268, paid overtime, a driving allowance, and additional benefits including a company pension and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly driving allowance

Paid overtime

Excellent company pension

4.5 weeks holiday allowance

Medical cover

Free uniform and exclusive staff discounts

Real career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Organise parcels and plan your route.
• Carry out vehicle safety checks.
• Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses, providing excellent customer service.

Skills

Customer-focused

Reliability

Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg

Independent working

Education

Full manual UK driving licence (Cat C1 up to 7.5 tonnes)

Job description

Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver (7.5t) - Fixed Term

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 09 October 2025
• Salary: Not specified
• Additional salary information: £24268-26758 per annum
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 08 November 2025
• Location: Birmingham, B6 7BB
• Company: Royal Mail
• Job type: Temporary
• Job reference: 332096-43707011

Summary

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.

• Job ref: 332096
• Contract Type: Fixed Term
• Working hours: 38 Full time hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Typical attendance is Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30, with up to 2 hours scheduled attendance per day.
• Location: Parcelforce Worldwide, Unit 1, Pavilion Drive, Holford, Birmingham, B6 7BB
• Starting salary: £24,268 (£12.23 p/h)
• After 6 months: £26,758 (£13.49 p/h)
• Plus: £824 annual allowance (pro rata)
• Total package: up to £30,000 per year, including excellent benefits (based on a 38-hour week + overtime)

Join Parcelforce Worldwide as a Collection & Delivery Driver

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.

What you'll do:

• Organise parcels and plan your route
• Carry out vehicle safety checks
• Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses - from birthday presents to vital business information - providing excellent customer service with every delivery

What's in it for you:

• Weekly driving allowance (£25.95) and bonus (up to £16)
• £76.27 per week driving allowance for 7.5 tonne vehicles
• Paid overtime available
• Excellent company pension
• 4.5 weeks holiday allowance, increasing with service, plus option to buy extra days
• Medical cover (including eye and dental care)
• Free uniform and exclusive staff discounts
• Real career development opportunities

Who we're looking for:

• 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.

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.

Interested? Complete our short online application today.

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.