Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver (Weekends)

TN United Kingdom; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Collection and Delivery Driver to join their team. In this rewarding role, you will be responsible for planning delivery routes and ensuring timely parcel delivery, all while providing exceptional customer service. With a focus on teamwork and safety, you will contribute to a growing company that values its employees. The position offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career development, making it an ideal choice for those looking to build a long-term career in logistics. If you're proactive and enjoy working with people, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Care including eye and dental care

Driving allowance

Weekly bonus

Saturday & Sunday Premium

Company pension scheme

4.5 weeks annual holiday entitlement

Option to purchase additional leave

Career development opportunities

Free full Uniform supplied

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving licence covering up to 3.5 tonnes.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels weighing up to 30kg.

Responsibilities

• Plan delivery routes and conduct vehicle safety checks.
• Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Route Planning

Parcel Handling

Education

Full UK Manual Driving Licence

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Client:

Royal Mail

Location:

Carlisle, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

28.03.2025

Expiry Date:

12.05.2025

Job Description:

Job ref: 323027

Starting salary of £23,290 (£11.75 per hour) increasing to £25,679 (£12.95 per hour), on completion of 6 month probation period. Plus, an additional supplement of £824 per annum pro rata, nightshift allowance and excellent benefits (based on a 38 hour full time week).

You could earn a total package of circa £30,000 per annum, including excellent benefits (based on a 38 hour full time week with overtime).

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working hours: 16 Saturday only hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Typical attendance is Saturday & Sunday, 08:00 - 15:36.

Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Carlisle, Kingstown Industrial Estate, Carlisle, CA3 0PP

The Benefits

• Medical Care including eye and dental care
• Opportunity to increase earnings by working extra hours
• £24.41 per week driving allowance plus weekly bonus of up to £16
• Saturday & Sunday Premium - Saturday an extra £4.01 per hour & Sunday an extra £6.01 per hour, this applies to contracted hours worked on a Saturday after 06:00 and Sunday 00:01 – 23:59
• Company pension scheme
• 4.5 weeks annual holiday entitlement, increasing with service
• Option to purchase additional leave direct from pay
• Career development opportunities
• Free full Uniform supplied
• Corporate discounts

At Parcelforce Worldwide it’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it that matters. That’s why we’re on the lookout for an excellent Collection and Delivery Driver to join our dedicated team, support our growing business and exceed our customer’s expectations.

About the role

First things first, you’ll start your day by planning your delivery route and carrying out safety checks on your vehicle. Then you’ll be busy collecting and delivering parcels to households and businesses. You’ll go the extra mile for our customers as you deliver everything from birthday presents to vital business information. In return, you’ll get a rewarding role including best-in-industry benefits.

About you

Naturally friendly, you’re a positive and proactive person looking for a long-term career in an ambitious and growing company. A brilliant team player, you’ve the ability to build good relationships with everyone you work with – always seeking the best results for our customers. It’s important that you’re able to lift and carry parcels weighing up to 30kg.

It’s essential that you have a full UK manual driving licence (in your current UK address) covering up to 3.5 tonnes (Cat B). In an ideal world you’ll have a clean licence but it definitely shouldn’t have more than 6 penalty points. And, just so you know, you’ll be required to show your licence at your assessment.

About us

Parcelforce Worldwide provides express parcel delivery across the UK. We employ over 5,500 people and operate across a network of 54 depots throughout the UK. Our intelligent use of technology helps ensure we stay one-step ahead, and everyone that works for us has the responsibility to create a smooth and efficient service. We are always thinking ahead, and we’re always looking for friendly and committed people to join our diverse and supportive team.

Interested? We can’t wait to hear from you.