Collection & Delivery Driver

Royal Mail; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading parcel delivery company in Lincoln seeks a Collection & Delivery Driver. The role includes organizing parcels, planning routes, and providing excellent customer service. With a starting salary of £24,268 and opportunities for overtime and bonuses, you will also enjoy benefits such as paid driving allowances, comprehensive medical cover, holidays, and career development. A full manual UK driving licence and the ability to lift parcels are essential for this stable career opportunity.

Benefits

Weekly driving allowance (£25.95)

Paid overtime and weekend premiums

Excellent company pension

4.5 weeks holiday allowance

Medical cover including dental care

Free uniform and staff discounts

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving licence registered to current address, with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels weighing up to 30kg.
• Friendly, reliable, and customer-focused demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Organize parcels and plan routes for delivery.
• Carry out vehicle safety checks.
• Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses, providing excellent customer service.

Skills

Full manual UK driving licence (Cat B)

Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg

Friendly and reliable

Customer-focused

Comfortable working independently

Job description

Job reference

Job ref: 335169

Contract Type

Contract Type: Permanent

Working hours

8 Saturday only hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Typical attendance is Saturday only working between 07:00‑15:00.

Location

Parcelforce Worldwide Lincoln LD, 3 Whisby Way, Whisby Road Ind Est, LINCOLN, LN6 3LQ

Salary

Starting salary: £24,268 (£12.23 p/h)
After 6 months: £26,758 (£13.49 p/h)
Plus: £824 annual allowance (pro rata)
Total package: up to £30,000 per year, including excellent benefits (based on a 38‑hour week + overtime)

Role

Join Parcelforce Worldwide as a Collection & Delivery Driver

What you’ll do

Organise parcels and plan your route
Carry our 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.

How to apply

Interested? Complete our short online application today.

EEO statement

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.