Job Ref: 341867
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 38 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime. Typical attendance is Wednesday-Friday 07.30am - 6.00pm , Saturday 07.00am -3.00pm
Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Poole, Unit 1-3 The Alpha Centre, BH17 7AG
Why this role pays off:
- 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)
Plus:
- 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
You will have access to your personal benefits account on our My Bundle+ platform. There are more than 800 retail offers to help you save on things like groceries, days out, holidays and your household bills as well as employer provided and voluntary benefits to suit your lifestyle. You'll have access to a range of direct purchase benefits, including a Healthcare Cashplan, Dental Cover, Travel Insurance, Additional Life Insurance, Hospital & Death Benefit Plans and Voluntary Critical Illness cover.
Be part of something bigger
At Parcelforce Worldwide, every parcel matters - and so do the people who deliver them. Join a team that's proud of what it does, supports each other, and keeps customers smiling every day.
What you'll be doing
- 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
What we're looking for
- A full manual UK driving licence (Cat B up to 3.5t) registered to your current address, with no more than 6 points
- A full manual UK driving licence (Cat C1 up to 7.5tonnes) registered to your current address, with no more than 6 points and DCQC accreditation (7.5t delete if not applicable)
- 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
About us
Parcelforce 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.
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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Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver - Poole (BH17 7AG) employer: Royal Mail Group
At Parcelforce Worldwide, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture where every team member is valued. Located in Basingstoke, our drivers enjoy competitive salaries, generous benefits including medical cover and paid holidays, and opportunities for overtime, all while being part of a dedicated team that delivers exceptional service. Join us to grow your career in a stable, long-term role within a respected organisation that values trust and inclusion.