Collection & Delivery Driver

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

Job summary

A leading express parcel delivery company is looking for a Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver in Shrewsbury. This part-time role involves organizing parcels, carrying out vehicle checks, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates should have a full UK driving license and the ability to lift parcels up to 30kg. The position offers up to £30,000 total package annually, including bonuses and excellent benefits. Opportunities for career development are available within a well-respected team.

Benefits

Weekly driving allowance (£25.95)

Bonus (up to £16)

Excellent company pension

4.5 weeks holiday allowance

Medical cover (including eye and dental care)

Free uniform

Exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• Must be registered to your current address with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Comfortable working independently and supporting the team.

Responsibilities

• Organise parcels and plan your delivery route.
• Carry out vehicle safety checks.
• Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses.
• Provide excellent customer service with every delivery.

Skills

Full manual UK driving licence (Cat B)

Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg

Customer-focused

Friendly and reliable

Job description

Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver (Part Time)

Employer: Royal Mail

Location: Shrewsbury, SY4 4UP

Pay: £24268-26758 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 10 Part‑time hours per week with opportunity for overtime.

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 05/02/2026

About this job

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: 332473

Contract Type: Permanent

Working hours: 10 Part‑time hours per week with opportunity for overtime.

Typical attendance is: Monday Only, 08:30 - 18:30.

Location: Parcelforce Worldwide, Shrewsbury, Unit 50/51 Atcham Business Park, Shrewsbury, SY4 4UP

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).

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
• Provide excellent customer service with every delivery

What’s in it for you:

• Weekly driving allowance (£25.95) 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.

Additional Information

Interested? Complete our short online application today.

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.

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