Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver - Saturday Only

Parcelforce Worldwide; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 17,509 - 18,583; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent company pension

Paid holiday allowance

Medical cover (eye and dental)

Uniform and training

Staff Discounts

Job summary

A leading parcel delivery company in Plymouth is seeking a Collection & Delivery Driver for Saturdays. The role involves sorting parcels, planning delivery routes, and ensuring vehicle safety checks. Candidates should possess a full UK driving licence, be able to lift parcels up to 30kg, and exhibit strong customer service skills. The position offers a starting salary of £12.71 per hour, with opportunities for overtime and various employee benefits including a pension and medical cover.

Qualifications

• Must have a full manual UK driving licence registered at current address.
• Ability to lift heavy parcels is required.
• Customer focus and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Sorting parcels and planning delivery routes.
• Conducting vehicle safety checks.
• Collecting and delivering parcels to customers.

Skills

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

Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg

Customer focused

Great team player

Job description

Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver (Saturday Only)

Job Ref: 338464

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 8 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime. Typical attendance is Saturday, 07:00 - 15:00.

Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Plymouth Depot, Roborough Plymouth PL6 7BQ

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

Benefits

• 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

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 playerLooking 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.

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.