Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver (Weekends)

TN United Kingdom; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in express parcel delivery is seeking a delivery driver to join their Chester-le-Street team. The role involves planning routes, delivering parcels, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should be friendly, proactive, and possess a valid UK driving license. The position offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and various benefits, including a pension scheme and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, eye, and dental care

Driving allowance

Company pension scheme

22.5 days annual holiday

Career development opportunities

Free uniform

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving license (up to 3.5 tonnes for Cat B, 7.5 tonnes for Cat C1).
• A clean license is preferred but not essential; penalty points should not exceed 6.

Responsibilities

• Plan routes and perform safety checks.
• Deliver parcels to households and businesses.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Player

Proactive

Job description

Job Reference: 324851

Starting salary: £24,210 (£12.21/hour), increasing to £25,679 (£12.95/hour) after a 6-month probation. Plus, an annual supplement of £842 (pro-rata), nightshift allowance, and other benefits based on a 38-hour week.

You could earn a total package of circa £30,000 per annum, including benefits.

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working hours: 14 hours/week, with opportunities for overtime. Typical hours: Saturday 05:00-13:00, Sunday 07:00-12:00.

Location: Parcelforce Worldwide, Newcastle, Drum Industrial Estate, Chester Lee Street DH2 1AE

The Benefits

• Medical, eye, and dental care
• Opportunity to earn extra through overtime
• Driving allowance of £26.40/week plus weekly bonus up to £16
• Weekend premiums: Saturday extra £4.09/hr, Sunday extra £6.13/hr
• Company pension scheme
• 22.5 days annual holiday, increasing with service
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Career development opportunities
• Free uniform
• Corporate discounts

About the Role

Start by planning your route and performing safety checks. Deliver parcels to households and businesses, providing excellent customer service. The role involves lifting parcels up to 30kg.

About You

Friendly, proactive, and a team player. Must have a full UK manual driving license (up to 3.5 tonnes for Cat B, 7.5 tonnes for Cat C1). A clean license is preferred but not essential; penalty points should not exceed 6. You will need to show your license at the assessment.

About Us

Parcelforce Worldwide offers express parcel delivery across the UK, employing over 5,500 people across 54 depots. We value trust, transparency, and a diverse, supportive team.

Interested? We look forward to your application.