Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver

Royal Mail

  • Poole, Dorset
  • £12.21 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
​Job ref: 329200
Contract Type: PermanentWorking hours: 38 Full time hours per week with opportunity for overtime.Typical attendance is Monday 08:00 - 18:00 Tuesday - Friday 07:30 - 18:00. This role is a reserve driver role, covering various routes to support business requirements including some occasional Saturday working. Flexibility is required for this role.Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Poole, Unit 1-3, Alpha Centre, 15 Upton Road, Poole, BH17 7AGStarting salary: £24,290 (£12.21 p/h)
After 6 months: £25,679 (£12.95 p/h)Plus:
  • £824 annual allowance (pro rata)
  • Nightshift allowance
Total package: up to £30,000 per year, including excellent benefits (based on a 38-hour week + overtime)Join Parcelforce Worldwide as a Collection & Delivery DriverAt Parcelforce Worldwide, it’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it that matters. You’ll be part of a dedicated team, supporting a growing business and exceeding customer expectations every day.What you’ll do:
  • Organise parcels and plan your route
  • Carry our vehicle safety checks
  • Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses – from birthday presents to vital business information – providing excellent customer service with every delivery
What’s in it for you:
  • Weekly driving allowance (£24.41) and bonus (up to £16)
  • Paid overtime available and weekend premiums (an extra £4.09 hourly on Saturday & £6.13 hourly on Sunday, applied to contracted hours worked on a Saturday after 06:00 and Sunday between 00:01 – 23:59)
  • Excellent company pension
  • 4.5 weeks holiday allowance, increasing with service, plus option to buy extra days
  • Medical cover (including eye and dental care)
  • Free uniform and exclusive staff discounts
  • Real career development opportunities
Who we’re looking for:
  • A full manual UK driving licence (Cat B up to 3.5 tonnes) – registered to your current address, with no more than 6 penalty points
  • Ability to lift and carry parcels up to 30kg
  • Friendly, reliable, and customer-focused
  • Comfortable working independently and happy to support your team
  • Looking for a stable career in an ambitious and growing company.
About usParcelforce 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.Interested? Complete our short online application today.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. 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.​

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