Parcelforce Warehouse Sorter - Newcastle (DH2 1AE)

Royal Mail; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Holiday allowance

Medical cover

Uniform and training

My Bundle+ benefits platform

Job summary

Parcelforce Worldwide is seeking a Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver for Saturday shifts in Newcastle. The role includes sorting parcels, planning routes, safety checks, and delivering to customers, with a focus on reliable service.

The position offers a permanent contract, weekend premiums, and pension/benefits. Ideal candidates hold a UK driving licence (Cat B up to 3.5t), can lift 30kg, and work well both independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• A full manual UK driving licence (Cat B up to 3.5t) registered to your current address, with no more than 6 points.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg.
• Friendly, dependable, and customer focused.
• Comfortable working independently but also a great team player.
• Looking for a stable, long-term role in a growing organisation.

Responsibilities

• Sorting parcels and planning efficient delivery routes.
• Carrying out essential vehicle safety checks.
• Collecting and delivering parcels to homes and businesses.
• Providing a friendly, dependable service - whether it's a birthday gift or important business mail.

Skills

Driving licence (Cat B)

Lifting up to 30kg

Customer-focused

Team player

Independent worker

Job description

Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver (Saturday Only)

Job Ref: 345637

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 8 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime. Typical attendance is Saturday, 09:00 - 17:00.

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

Why this role pays off:

• Starting salary: £12.71 per hour
• After 6 months: £13.94 per hour
• Saturday Weekend Premium +£4.39 applied to contracted hours
• Bringing starting salary to £17.10 p/h, increasing to £18.33 p/h after 6 months
• Additional Driving and Annual Allowances
• Paid weekday and weekend overtime

Plus:

• Excellent company pension
• Paid holiday allowance, rising with service
• Medical cover (including eye and dental care)
• Uniform and training
• You will have access to your personal benefits account on our My Bundle+' platform. There are more than 800 retail offers to help you save on things like groceries, days out, holidays and your household bills as well as employer provided and voluntary benefits to suit your lifestyle. You'll have access to a range of direct purchase benefits, including a Healthcare Cashplan, Dental Cover, Travel Insurance, Additional Life Insurance, Hospital & Death Benefit Plans and Voluntary Critical Illness cover.

Be part of something bigger

At Parcelforce Worldwide, every parcel matters - and so do the people who deliver them. Join a team that's proud of what it does, supports each other, and keeps customers smiling every day.

What you'll be doing

• Sorting parcels and planning efficient delivery routes
• Carrying out essential vehicle safety checks
• Collecting and delivering parcels to homes and businesses
• Providing a friendly, dependable service - whether it's a birthday gift or important business mail

What we're looking for

• A full manual UK driving licence (Cat B up to 3.5t) registered to your current address, with no more than 6 points
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg
• Someone who's friendly, dependable, and customer focused
• Comfortable working independently but also a great team player
• Looking for a stable, long-term role in a growing organisation

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.

Interview and support

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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.