Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver (Saturday Only)

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

Job summary

A leading delivery company is looking for a part-time Collection & Delivery Driver based in Cambridge. The role involves organizing parcels, conducting vehicle safety checks, and ensuring superior customer service during deliveries. Ideal candidates will have a valid UK driving licence and be able to lift parcels up to 30 kg. The position offers competitive pay, paid overtime, pension benefits, and career development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Weekly driving allowance (£25.95)

Paid overtime available

Excellent company pension

4.5 weeks holiday allowance

Medical cover (including eye and dental care)

Free uniform and exclusive staff discounts

Qualifications

• No more than 6 penalty points on your driving licence.
• Experience in delivery or customer service preferred.
• Comfortable working independently while supporting the team.

Responsibilities

• Organise parcels and plan your route.
• Carry out vehicle safety checks.
• Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses.

Skills

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

Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg

Customer-focused

Independent worker

Reliable

Job description

Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver (Saturday Only)

• Posting date: 28 November 2025
• Salary: Not specified
• Additional salary information: £24268-26758 per annum
• Hours: Part time
• Closing date: 28 December 2025
• Location: Cambridge, CB1 3EZ
• Company: Royal Mail
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 332930-43811861

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: 332930
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Working hours: 7 Saturday only hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Typical attendance is Saturday only, 07:00 - 14:00.
Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Cambridge, Coral Park Industrial Estate, Cambridge, CB1 3EZ
Starting salary: £24,268 (£12.23 p/h)
After 6 months: £26,758 (£13.49 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 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) – 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.