Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver (7.5t) - Fixed Term Contract 6 Months

Royal Mail Group; East Midlands, Leicester; 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 dynamic team. In this rewarding role, you will be responsible for planning your delivery routes, ensuring safety checks on your vehicle, and delivering parcels to customers with a friendly and proactive approach. The company offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including medical care, a pension scheme, and opportunities for career development. If you're looking for a long-term career in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Care including eye and dental care

Driving allowance

Weekly bonus

Company pension scheme

Annual holiday entitlement

Option to purchase additional leave

Career development opportunities

Free full Uniform supplied

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence covering up to 7.5 tonnes is essential.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels weighing up to 30kg.

Responsibilities

• Plan delivery routes and conduct safety checks on the vehicle.
• Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Route Planning

Physical Fitness

Tools

Driving Licence (UK)

Job description

Job ref: 322911

Starting salary of £24,210 (£11.75 per hour) increasing to £25,679 (£12.95 per hour), on completion of 6 month probation period. Plus, an additional supplement of £824 per annum pro rota, nightshift 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 excellent benefits (based on a 38 hour full time week with overtime).

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working hours: 38 Full time hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Typical attendance is Monday to Friday, 10:24 - 18:00.

Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Leicester, 1 Elland Road, Leicester, LE3 1TU

The Benefits

1. Medical Care including eye and dental care
2. Opportunity to increase earnings by working extra hours
3. £24.41 per week driving allowance plus weekly bonus of up to £16
4. £71.76 per week driving allowance for 7.5 tonne vehicles
5. Company pension scheme
6. 4.5 weeks annual holiday entitlement, increasing with service
7. Option to purchase additional leave direct from pay
8. Career development opportunities
9. Free full Uniform supplied
10. Corporate discounts

At Parcelforce Worldwide it's not just what we do, it's how we do it that matters. That's why we're on the lookout for an excellent Collection and Delivery Driver to join our dedicated team, support our growing business and exceed our customer's expectations.

About the role

First things first, you'll start your day by planning your delivery route and carrying out safety checks on your vehicle. Then you'll be busy collecting and delivering parcels to households and businesses. You'll go the extra mile for our customers as you deliver everything from birthday presents to vital business information. In return, you'll get a rewarding role including best-in-industry benefits.

About you

Naturally friendly, you're a positive and proactive person looking for a long-term career in an ambitious and growing company. A brilliant team player, you've the ability to build good relationships with everyone you work with - always seeking the best results for our customers. It's important that you're able to lift and carry parcels weighing up to 30kg.

It's essential that you have a full UK manual driving licence (in your current UK address) covering up to 7.5 tonnes (Cat C1). In an ideal world you'll have a clean licence but it definitely shouldn't have more than 6 penalty points. And, just so you know, you'll be required to show your licence at your assessment.

About us

Parcelforce Worldwide provides express parcel delivery across the UK. We employ over 5,500 people and operate across a network of 54 depots throughout the UK. Our intelligent use of technology helps ensure we stay one-step ahead, and everyone that works for us has the responsibility to create a smooth and efficient service. We are always thinking ahead, and we're always looking for friendly and committed people to join our diverse and supportive team.

Interested? We can't wait to hear from you.

Please note once our maximum number of applications has been reached, this advert will be closed.