Parcelforce Seasonal Collection & Delivery Driver (Christmas) - Carlisle

Angard Staffing Solutions Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Competitive hourly rate £15.06

Seasonal Christmas role

Flexible hours

Job summary

Angard Staffing Solutions Ltd is recruiting Seasonal Collection & Delivery Drivers in Carlisle for the Christmas period. You will manage parcel collections and deliveries across local addresses, providing friendly, efficient service while working to safety standards.

This temporary role runs during the festive season with opportunities for extra hours and weekly pay. A manual UK driving licence and experience with small vans are preferred, enabling independent work and customer-focused service.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence (or equivalent) with clean record.
• Experience or confidence driving a 3.5t van is preferred.
• Strong customer service and friendly communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage routes with minimal supervision.
• Safely lift and carry parcels up to 30kg.
• Good organisational skills and reliability during peak periods.
• Resilience to busy festive period and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily vehicle safety checks and ensure safe deliveries.
• Collect and deliver parcels to residential and business addresses.
• Provide friendly, dependable service to customers.
• Sort and prepare parcels for delivery to optimise routes.
• Use handheld PDA to follow planned routes.
• Lift and deliver parcels up to 30kg safely.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

3.5t van experience

Customer service

Independent worker

Lifting up to 30kg

Organisational skills

Holiday rush resilience

Tools

Handheld PDA

Job description

• Contract: Temporary (Christmas Season)
• Working Pattern: Monday to Saturday: 10:30 - 18:30
• Pay Rate: £15.06 per hour (paid weekly)

Join our festive team this Christmas and become a crucial part of our delivery network during the busiest and most joyful time of the year. We are looking for enthusiastic Seasonal Collection & Delivery Drivers to manage parcel collections and deliveries in the local area. This role is ideal for those who enjoy active work, independence, and providing outstanding customer service during the holiday season.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Conduct daily vehicle safety and compliance checks to ensure safe delivery of holiday cheer.
• Collect and deliver parcels, including Christmas gifts and seasonal goods, to residential and business addresses.
• Provide professional, friendly, and dependable service to enhance the festive spirit among customers.
• Sort and organise parcels efficiently before embarking on delivery routes.
• Utilise a handheld PDA device to follow planned routes efficiently during the high-demand season.
• Safely lift, move, and deliver parcels weighing up to 30kg, ensuring all holiday packages are handled with care.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Experience or confidence in driving a 3.5t van.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills, with a special touch of holiday cheer.
• Ability to safely lift and carry parcels up to 30kg.
• Strong organisational skills with the capability to work independently.
• Positive, reliable, and self-motivated approach to work, especially under the festive rush.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay of £15.06 per hour.
• Weekly pay to ensure your holidays are financially covered.
• Opportunity to work with a well-known and trusted brand during the festive season.
• Active and varied role with plenty of independence.
• Potential for additional hours to meet the seasonal demand.
• Flexible working opportunities, perfect for those looking to earn extra during the holidays.