Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver (Part Time)

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

Job summary

A leading express parcel delivery company is hiring a Collection & Delivery Driver in Wales. This part-time role involves organizing parcels, conducting safety checks, and providing excellent customer service through timely deliveries. Starting salary is £24,268 with opportunities for overtime. With a commitment to inclusion, the company values trust and career development, offering numerous benefits including a driving allowance and paid overtime.

Benefits

Weekly driving allowance

Paid overtime

Excellent company pension

4.5 weeks holiday allowance

Medical cover

Free uniform

Exclusive staff discounts

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Hold a full manual UK driving licence registered to your current address, with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels weighing up to 30kg.
• A friendly, reliable personality with a customer-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Organise parcels and plan routes for deliveries.
• Conduct vehicle safety checks before driving.
• Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses.

Skills

Full manual UK driving licence (Cat B up to 3.5 tonnes / Cat C1 up to 7.5 tonnes)

Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg

Friendly and customer-focused

Job description

Job ref: 332996

Contract Type: Permanent

Working hours: 24 part‑time hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Typical attendance is: Saturday to Monday, 08:30 - 16:30.

Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Swansea Depot, Swansea SA7 0AQ

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 / Cat C1 up to 7.5 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.