At a Glance
- Tasks: Sort parcels, plan delivery routes, and provide friendly service to customers.
- Company: Join Parcelforce Worldwide, a trusted name in delivery services.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime opportunities, excellent pension, and health cover.
- Other info: Stable, long-term role with great career prospects and inclusive culture.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing team and make a difference in people's lives.
- Qualifications: Full UK driving licence and ability to lift parcels up to 30kg.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
Job Ref: 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: Parcelforce Worldwide Carlisle LD, Kingstown Industrial Estate Carlisle CA3 0PP
Pay & Benefits:
- 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
- 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.
Responsibilities:
- 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
Qualifications:
- 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
Equal Opportunity Statement: 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.
Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver in Carlisle employer: Parcelforce Worldwide
Parcelforce Worldwide is an excellent employer, offering a stable and rewarding career as a Collection & Delivery Driver in Carlisle. With competitive pay, generous benefits including a robust pension scheme, medical cover, and opportunities for overtime, employees enjoy a supportive work culture that values teamwork and individual contributions. The company also prioritises employee growth, providing training and access to a wide range of personal benefits, making it an attractive choice for those seeking meaningful employment in a dynamic environment.
