Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver (Part Time)

Royal Mail; Norwich; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading parcel delivery company in Norwich is seeking a Collection & Delivery Driver to organize and deliver parcels while providing excellent customer service. The role includes a competitive salary starting at £24,290 and flexible part-time hours with opportunities for overtime. Ideal candidates will have a UK driving licence and a friendly, customer-focused attitude.

Benefits

Weekly driving allowance

Paid overtime and weekend premiums

Excellent company pension

4.5 weeks holiday allowance

Medical cover including dental care

Free uniform and staff discounts

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence registered to current address, with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels weighing up to 30kg.
• Friendly, reliable, and customer-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Organise parcels and plan your delivery route.
• Carry out vehicle safety checks.
• Collect and deliver parcels, ensuring excellent customer service.

Skills

Full manual UK driving licence (Cat B)

Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg

Friendly and customer-focused

Reliable and able to work independently

Job description

Overview

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.

Join Parcelforce Worldwide as a Collection & Delivery Driver. Total package: up to £30,000 per year, including excellent benefits (based on a 38‑hour week + overtime).

What you’ll do

• Organise parcels and plan your route
• Carry our 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 (£24.41) and bonus (up to £16)
• Paid overtime available and weekend premiums (an extra £4.09 hourly on Saturday & £6.13 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.

How to apply

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. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.

Additional details

Job ref: 329476
Contract Type: Permanent
Working hours: 18 Part time hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Typical attendance is Monday, 08:00 – 18:00 and Saturday, 08:00 – 16:00.
Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Barker Street Wingate Way City Trading Estate Norwich NR2 4HJ
Starting salary: £24,290 (£12.21 p/h). After 6 months: £25,679 (£12.95 p/h)