Parcelforce Worldwide
Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver
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Job Title: Parcelforce Worldwide Delivery Driver
Job Ref: 340306
Contract: Permanent Hours: 38 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime. Typical Attendance: Monday, Wednesday to Saturday, 07:24 - 15:00 Location: Parcelforce Worldwide, Cambridge, CB1 3EZ
Salary & Benefits
Starting Salary & Progression
- £25,201 per year (~£12.71 per hour)
- After 6 months: £27,561 per year (~£13.94 per hour)
- Maximum potential: £30,000 per year (38-hour week + overtime)
Weekend Premiums
- +£4.39 per hour for Saturdays
- +£6.58 per hour for Sundays (applied to contracted hours)
Additional Allowances
-Monthly non-pensionable addition to pay: £903.84 per year -Weekly driving allowance: £26.73 per week
Core Benefits
- Paid overtime (weekday and weekend)
- Excellent company pension scheme
- Paid holiday allowance: starting at 22.5 days per year, increasing with service
- Free medical cover (including eye and dental care)
- Uniform and training provided
- Complementary membership to ‘My Bundle+’ benefits platform (800+ retail offers + employer and voluntary benefits)
The Role: What You’ll Be Doing
- Sorting and routing parcels efficiently for maximum delivery efficiency
- Conducting essential vehicle safety checks prior to routes
- Collecting, loading, and delivering parcels to residential and business premises
- Providing a friendly, reliable service— Delivering everything from birthday gifts to critical business mail
- Operating independently with excellent teamwork skills when required
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Person Specification: What We’re Looking For
Essential Requirements
- A full manual UK driving licence (Category B, up to 3.5 tonnes), registered to your current address
- Current licence must be within 6 months of the validation period
- No more than 6 penalty points on your licence
- Ability to lift and carry parcels of up to 30kg regularly
- Strong customer service focus
- Reliable and dependable work ethic
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What We Value
- Experience in logistics, courier, or customer-facing roles
- Commitment to a long-term, stable career
- Supportive attitude for growing within the organisation
About Us
Parcelforce Worldwide is one of the UK’s leading express parcel delivery companies, a proud part of the Royal Mail Group. With operations across 54 depots and a collective workforce of 5,500+, we combine smart technology with human expertise to deliver exceptional service.
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Key Values:
- People make a difference – Every parcel—and every team member—matters.
- Pride and Purpose – We’re as committed to the team as we are to our promise to customers.
- Delivering Excellence – We’re transparent, collaborative, and driven by trust.
Career Commitments & Inclusion
At Royal Mail Group, trust is at the heart of everything we do. We aim to build trust from the very first step:
- Early access to interview questions to help you prepare
- Inclusive recruitment: Adjustments available for accessibility support
Diversity & Equality: We celebrate and value variety in our workforce. Special emphasis on applications from:
- The Armed Forces community (veterans, cadets, and families)
- All background degrees – no experience requirement needed
Public Sector Health & Safety (PSHIAS): In line with UK government legal obligations, we verify job applicants’ health as part of recruitment.
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