Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver - (Saturday Only)

Parcelforce Worldwide; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Paid holiday allowance

Medical cover

Uniform and training

Staff Discounts

Job summary

Parcelforce Worldwide is seeking a part-time Saturday Collection & Delivery Driver in Carlisle. Typical shift is 08:00–16:00 with overtime options. Starting pay is £12.71 per hour, rising after six months, plus Saturday premium and additional allowances.

Role involves parcel sorting, route planning, safety checks, and delivering to homes and businesses with a focus on friendly, dependable service. A full manual UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence (Cat B up to 3.5t) with no more than 6 points.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 for all customers.

Skills

Driving licence

Lifting capability

Customer-focused

Independent worker / team player

Job description

Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver (Saturday Only)

Job Ref: 338457

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 8 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime. Typical attendance is Saturday, 08:00 - 16:00.

Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Carlisle LD, Kingstown Industrial Estate Carlisle CA3 0PP

Why this role pays off:

• 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 p/h, increasing to £17.75 p/h after 6 months
• Additional Driving and Annual Allowances
• Paid weekday and weekend overtime

Plus:

• 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

Be part of something bigger

At Parcelforce Worldwide, every parcel matters - and so do the people who deliver them. Join a team that's proud of what it does, supports each other, and keeps customers smiling every day.

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

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.

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.