Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver (Saturday Only)

Royal Mail; Preston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading parcel delivery service is seeking a part-time Collection & Delivery Driver in Preston to organize and deliver parcels. A full UK driving licence and the ability to lift parcels are required. This role offers competitive pay with various benefits including paid overtime, bonuses, and holiday allowances.

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.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg.
• Strong customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Organise parcels and plan delivery routes.
• Collect and deliver parcels to homes and businesses.
• Conduct vehicle safety checks before driving.

Skills

Customer service

Friendly and reliable

Route planning

Job description

Overview

Royal Mail is a well–loved brand with extensive assets, infrastructure and scale. We are a big part of the communities we operate in, delivering billions of items each year. Our people are at the heart of our business, helping us to use technology and new approaches to optimise, automate and digitise operations.

Join Parcelforce Worldwide as a Collection & Delivery Driver. This is a permanent role with part-time weekend hours, based at Parcelforce Worldwide Walton Summit Centre, Bamber Bridge, Preston PR5 8AN. Starting salary: £24,290 (£12.21 p/h). After 6 months: £25,679 (£12.95 p/h). Plus: £824 annual allowance (pro rata). Total package: up to £30,000 per year, including benefits (based on a 38-hour week + overtime).

Typical hours are Saturday, 07:00 – 16:00, with overtime opportunities.

What you’ll do

• 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 (£24.41) and bonus (up to £16)
• Paid overtime available and weekend premiums (an extra £4.09 hourly on Saturday & £6.13 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.

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. As a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we especially encourage applications from the Armed Forces community, including cadet instructors and spouses/partners. If you require adjustments to support you during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter when contacted.