Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver

Royal Mail Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading delivery company in Coventry is seeking a Collection & Delivery Driver. You'll collect and deliver parcels, ensuring excellent customer service, while enjoying benefits such as paid overtime, a driving allowance, and career development opportunities. A manual UK driving license and the ability to lift parcels are essential for this role.

Benefits

Weekly driving allowance

Paid overtime

Excellent company pension

4.5 weeks holiday allowance

Medical cover

Free uniform

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• A full manual UK driving licence Cat B up to 3.5 tonnes, registered to your current address.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg.
• 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

Friendly

Reliable

Customer-focused

Job description

Job ref: 328914 Contract Type: Permanent Working hours: 20 Part time hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Typical attendance is Saturday, 07:00 to 17:00 and Monday 07:30 - 17:30.

Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Coventry, West Avenue Prologis Park Coventry CV6 4QE

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)
• Paid overtime available and weekend premiums (an extra £4.26 hourly on Saturday & £6.38 hourly on Sunday, applied to contracted hours worked on a Saturday after 06:00 and Sunday between 00:01 - 23:59)
• 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 B up to 3.5 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.

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.

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