Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver

Job Details

Job : 339980

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 38hrs per week with opportunities for overtime. Typical attendance:
Wed, Thu, Fri 08:00-18:00 and Sat 08:00-16:00 with possibility for additional earning opportunities Mon & Tue on adhoc basis.

Location: Parcel force Worldwide Carlisle LD, Kingstown Industrial Estate Carlisle CA3 0PP

• Starting salary: £25,201 per year (£12.71 per hour)
• After 6 months: £27,561 per year (£13.94 per hour)
• Opportunity to earn up to £30,000 per year (based on a 38 hour week & overtime)
• Saturday Weekend Premium +£4.39
• Paid weekday and weekend overtime
• Monthly Non Pensionable Addition to Pay (£903.84 per year)
• Weekly Driving Allowance (£26.73 weekly)
• Excellent company pension
• Paid holiday allowance starting at 22.5 days per year, rising with service
• Medical cover (including eye and dental care)
• Uniform and training
• Additional Benefits - Access to personal benefits account on ‘My Bundle+’ platform with >800 retail offers, direct purchase benefits including Healthcare Cashplan, Dental Cover, Travel Insurance, Additional Life Insurance, Hospital & Death Benefit Plans and Voluntary Critical Illness cover.

• 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

• 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

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.