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Angard Staffing Solutions Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Seasonal role

Well-known brand

Job summary

Angard Staffing Solutions Ltd. is seeking a Parcelforce Collections and Delivery Driver for Edinburgh during the Christmas season. You will manage parcel collections and deliveries on a Mon-Sat 09:00-17:00 schedule, earning £15.06 per hour with weekly pay.

Staying active on route, you’ll use a handheld PDA, handle parcels up to 30kg, and deliver excellent customer service to homes and businesses.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence with up to 6 penalty points.
• Experience driving a 3.5t van or confidence to do so.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently.
• Positive, reliable and self-motivated, especially during festive rush.
• Competitive pay of £15.06 per hour.
• Weekly pay to help with holidays.
• Opportunity to work with a well-known brand during the festive season.
• Flexible working opportunities for extra holiday earnings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily vehicle safety and compliance checks.
• Collect and deliver parcels to residential and business addresses.
• Provide professional, friendly service to customers.
• Sort and organise parcels before delivery routes.
• Use handheld PDA to follow planned routes.
• Safely lift and deliver parcels up to 30kg.

Skills

UK driving licence

3.5t van experience

customer service

lifting 30kg

independent worker

time management

flexible hours

Job description

Parcelforce Collections and Delivery Driver - Edinburgh

Working Pattern: Monday - Saturday 09:00 - 17:00

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.
• Utilize 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.
• 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.