Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver (Part Time)

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

Job summary

A leading parcel delivery company is seeking a Collection & Delivery Driver in Poole. Responsibilities include organizing parcels, planning routes, and delivering parcels with excellent customer service. The role offers part-time hours, a competitive salary, and numerous benefits including a pension and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly driving allowance (£24.41)

Bonus of up to £16

Excellent company pension

4.5 weeks holiday allowance

Medical cover including eye and dental care

Free uniform and exclusive staff discounts

Real career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a full manual UK driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Must be able to lift parcels up to 30kg.
• Looking for a stable career in a growing company.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Full manual UK driving licence (Cat B up to 3.5 tonnes)

Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg

Friendly and customer-focused

Reliable

Comfortable working independently

Job description

Job ref: 329834
Contract Type: Permanent
Working hours: 16 Part time hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Typical attendance is Saturday 07:00- 15:00 and Sunday 06:00- 14:00.
Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Poole, The Alpha Centre, Poole, BH17 7AG

Starting salary: £24,210 (£12.21 p/h)
After 6 months: £25,679 (£12.95 p/h)

Plus:

• £824 annual allowance (pro rata)
• Nightshift allowance

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 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)
• 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.

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.