Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver (Saturday Only)

Royal Mail; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading postal service provider in Edinburgh is seeking a Collection & Delivery Driver for a permanent position. The role offers a competitive starting salary of £24,268, with opportunities for overtime and a comprehensive benefits package. Candidates must hold a full manual UK driving licence and be customer-focused. Join a growing team dedicated to delivering excellent service and contributing to community needs.

Benefits

Weekly driving allowance

Paid overtime

Excellent company pension

4.5 weeks holiday allowance

Medical cover

Free uniform

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence (Cat B up to 3.5 tonnes) registered to your current address.
• No more than 6 penalty points on driving licence.
• Reliable and comfortable working independently.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer-focused service

Route planning

Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg

Job description

Overview

Royal Mail is a well–loved brand with assets, infrastructure and scale that support communities through billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business as we utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

Role

Join Parcelforce Worldwide as a Collection & Delivery Driver. This is a permanent contract working for Saturday hours with potential overtime. Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Edinburgh, 100 Bankhead Crossway North Sighthill Industrial Estate, EH11 4XX. Starting salary: £24,268 (£12.23 p/h). After 6 months: £26,758 (£13.49 p/h). Plus: £824 annual allowance (pro rata) and nightshift allowance. Total package: up to £30,000 per year, based on a 38-hour week plus overtime.

Responsibilities

• Organise parcels and plan your route
• Carry out vehicle safety checks
• Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses, 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. We deliver pride, purpose, and great service.

Application

Interested? Complete our short online application today. Royal Mail Group is committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, including armed forces personnel, cadet instructors and spouses/partners. If you require adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.