Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver - Saturday Only

Royal Mail Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading package delivery company in Preston seeks a reliable Driver to organize and deliver parcels. You will be responsible for your route, ensuring excellent customer service, and must hold a full UK driving license. The role offers a starting salary of £24,268 with great benefits including an annual allowance and paid overtime, promoting a stable career in a growing environment.

Benefits

Annual allowance of £824

Weekly driving allowance of £25.95

Paid overtime and weekend premiums

Excellent company pension

4.5 weeks holiday allowance

Medical cover

Free uniform

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving license (Cat B up to 3.5 tonnes) registered to current address, no more than 6 penalty points.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg.
• Comfortable working independently and happy to support your team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Friendly

Reliable

Customer-focused

Job description

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Hours

Saturday only, 07:00 16:00, 9 hours per week with opportunity for overtime.

Location

PFW Preston, Walton Summit Centre Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 8AN

Salary

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

Benefits

• £824 annual allowance (pro rata)
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Full manual UK driving licence (Cat B up to 3.5 tonnes) registered to current address, 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 Parcelforce Worldwide

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.

Recruitment Process

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. If you require any adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.

How to Apply

Complete our short online application today.