Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver - Saturday Only

Parcelforce Worldwide; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 17,509 - 18,583; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent company pension

Paid holiday allowance

Medical cover (including eye and dental care)

Uniform and training

Staff discounts

Job summary

Parcelforce Worldwide is seeking a Collection & Delivery Driver for Saturday shifts at our Cornwall Depot in Bodmin. This role offers a starting salary of £12.71 per hour, increasing to £13.49 after 6 months, along with various benefits like a company pension, paid holidays, and medical cover.

Responsibilities include sorting parcels, planning routes, and ensuring vehicle safety. Applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence and be physically capable of lifting parcels up to 30kg. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and especially encourage those from the Armed Forces community to apply.

Qualifications

• Hold a full manual UK driving licence registered to your address, with no more than 6 points.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels weighing up to 30kg.
• Friendly, dependable, and customer-focused demeanor.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Desire for a stable, long-term role.

Responsibilities

• Sort parcels and plan efficient delivery routes.
• Conduct essential vehicle safety checks.
• Collect and deliver parcels to homes and businesses.
• Provide an excellent customer service experience.

Skills

Customer focused

Independent worker

Team player

Dependable

Ability to lift parcels up to 30kg

Education

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

Job description

Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver (Saturday Only)

Job Ref: 339247

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 8 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime. Typical attendance is Saturday 08:30 - 16:30.

Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Cornwall Depot, Callywith Industrial Estate, Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 2RQ

Benefits

• Starting salary: £12.71 per hour
• After 6 months: £13.49 per hour
• Saturday weekend premium +£4.26 applied to contracted hours
• Bringing starting salary to £16.97 per hour, increasing to £17.75 per hour after 6 months
• Additional driving and annual allowances
• Paid weekday and weekend overtime

• Excellent company pension
• Paid holiday allowance, rising with service
• Medical cover (including eye and dental care)
• Uniform and training
• Staff discounts – access to a wide range of retailer discounts

What You’ll Be Doing

• Sorting parcels and planning efficient delivery routes
• Carrying out essential vehicle safety checks
• Collecting and delivering parcels to homes and businesses
• Providing a friendly, dependable service – whether it’s a birthday gift or important business mail

What We’re Looking For

• A full manual UK driving licence (Cat B up to 3.5t) registered to your current address, with no more than 6 points
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg
• Someone who’s friendly, dependable, and customer focused
• Comfortable working independently but also a great team player
• Looking for a stable, long-term role in a growing organisation

Equal Opportunities

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.