Collection jobs in United Kingdom

Parcelforce Worldwide is seeking an excellent Collection and Delivery Driver to join our dedicated team. You will support our growing business and exceed our customers’ expectations. Starting salary of £24,210 (£12.21 per hour) increasing to £25,679 (£12.95 per hour) on completion of a 6 month probation period, plus an annual supplement of £842 pro rata, nightshift allowance and benefits. The role is fixed term with Saturday hours (8 hours per week, with overtime opportunity). Typical shift: 08:00–16:00. Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Cornwall LD Unit 11 Callywith Gate Industrial Estate Bodmin PL31 2RQ.

There is potential to earn a total package of circa £30,000 per annum including benefits (based on a 38 hour full-time week with overtime).

• Plan your delivery route at the start of each day and perform safety checks on your vehicle.
• Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses, delivering items from birthday presents to vital business information.
• Meet customer expectations and contribute to a smooth, efficient service.

• Naturally friendly, positive and proactive with a view to a long-term career in a growing company.
• Team player who builds good relationships and strives for the best results for customers.
• Able to lift and carry parcels weighing up to 30 kg.
• Hold a full UK manual driving licence (cat B) covering up to 3.5 tonnes; ideally with a clean licence and no more than 6 penalty points. You must show your licence at your assessment.

Parcelforce Worldwide provides express parcel delivery across the UK. We employ over 5,500 people and operate across a network of 54 depots. We use technology to stay one step ahead, and every employee helps create a smooth and efficient service. We are seeking friendly, committed people to join our diverse team.

• Medical care including eye and dental - and the opportunity to increase earnings by working extra hours
• £26.40 per week driving allowance + weekly bonus up to £16
• Saturday & Sunday Premium; Saturday extra £4.09 per hour; Sunday extra £6.13 per hour (on contracted hours after 06:00 Saturday and after 00:01 Sunday)
• Company pension scheme
• 22.5 days annual leave entitlement, increasing with service; option to purchase additional leave
• Career development opportunities
• Free full uniform supplied
• Corporate discounts

Please note: Once the maximum number of applications has been reached, this advert will be closed.