Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver - Saturday Only

TN United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking a Collection and Delivery Driver for Saturday shifts in Chelmsford. The role involves planning delivery routes and ensuring safe parcel delivery while enjoying competitive pay and benefits. Candidates should be proactive and friendly, with a valid UK driving license.

Benefits

Medical care including eye and dental

Career development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Free uniform

Corporate discounts

22.5 days annual leave, increasing with service

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving license covering up to 3.5 tonnes.
• Capable of lifting parcels up to 30kg.

Responsibilities

• Plan delivery routes and carry out safety checks.
• Deliver parcels to households and businesses.

Skills

Team Player

Proactive

Friendly

Education

Full UK Manual Driving License (Cat B)

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Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver - Saturday Only, Chelmsford

Client: Royal Mail

Location: Chelmsford, North Essex

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 853ce1f909f5

Job Views: 3

Posted: 17.05.2025

Expiry Date: 01.07.2025

Job Description:

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Starting salary of £24,210 (£12.21 per hour) increasing to £25,679 (£12.95 per hour) after a 6-month probation period. Plus, an additional supplement of £842 per annum pro-rata, nightshift allowance, and excellent benefits (based on a 38-hour full-time week). You could earn a total package of circa £30,000 per annum, including overtime.

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working hours: 6 hours every Saturday, 07:00 - 13:00, with opportunity for overtime.

Location: Parcelforce Worldwide North Essex LD, Springfield Business Park, Chelmsford CM2 5AE

The Benefits

• Medical care including eye and dental
• Opportunity to increase earnings through extra hours
• £26.40 weekly driving allowance plus up to £16 weekly bonus
• Saturday & Sunday Premium: extra £4.09/hour on Saturday after 06:00 and £6.13/hour on Sunday
• Company pension scheme
• 22.5 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Career development opportunities
• Free uniform
• Corporate discounts

At Parcelforce Worldwide, we’re looking for an excellent Collection and Delivery Driver to join our team, support our growth, and exceed customer expectations.

About the role

You will plan your delivery route, carry out safety checks, and deliver parcels to households and businesses, from birthday presents to vital business information. In return, you’ll enjoy a rewarding role with excellent benefits.

About you

You are friendly, positive, proactive, and seeking a long-term career. You’re a team player, able to build good relationships, and capable of lifting parcels up to 30kg. You must have a full UK manual driving license (Cat B) covering up to 3.5 tonnes, with no more than 6 penalty points. A clean license is preferred, but not essential.

About us

Parcelforce Worldwide provides express parcel delivery across the UK, employing over 5,500 people across 54 depots. We use technology to stay ahead and value friendly, committed team members.

Interested? We look forward to hearing from you. Trust is key to us, and we want your interview to reflect your best qualities. We will provide interview questions in advance to help you prepare. Please note, the advert will close once the maximum number of applications is reached.