Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver
Employer:
Royal Mail
Location:
Chester-le-Street
Pay:
Meets national minimum wage, £25201-26758 per annum
Contract Type:
Permanent
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
04/07/2026
About this job
Royal Mail is something special, a well‑loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.
Job ref: 339590 Contract Type: Permanent Working hours: 38 Full time hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Typical attendance is Monday & Wednesday. Friday 10am – 17:30, Saturday 09:00 – 17:00. Location: Newcastle Depot, Drum Industrial Estate, Chester Lee Street, Newcastle DH2 1AE. Starting salary: £25,201 (£12.71 p/h) After 6 months: £26,758 (£13.49 p/h). Plus: £824 annual allowance (pro rata). Total package: up to £30,000 per year, including excellent benefits (based on a 38‑hour week + overtime).
What you’ll do
- Organise parcels and plan your route
- Carry out vehicle safety checks
- Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses, from birthday presents to vital business information
- Provide excellent customer service with every delivery
What’s in it for you
- Weekly driving allowance (£25.95) and bonus (up to £16)
- Paid overtime available and weekend premiums (an extra £4.26 hourly on Saturday, applied to contracted hours worked on a Saturday after 06:00)
- 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
Qualifications
- 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 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.
Equal Opportunity
We welcome applications from all individuals. At Royal Mail Group, we value trust and our people. We are committed to inclusion and representing the diverse communities we serve. 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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