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170,000+ live jobsParcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver (7.5t)
On-site in Newcastle·Full-time·Added today (last checked 4 Nov)
Royal Mail
978 open roles
Our summary
- Salary
- Up to £34,000 a year
About £2,330 a month after tax.
- Work mode
- On-site, Newcastle
- Contract
- Full-time
Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
A full manual UK driving licence (Cat C1 up to 7.5 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.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Total package: up to £34,000 per year during first 6 months, rising to £36,000+ on successful completion of 6-month trial period, including excellent benefits (figures based on a 38-hour week + 5 hours scheduled overtime per week)
Starting salary: £25,201 (£13.81 p/h)
After 6 months: £27,561(£15.11 p/h)
Weekday scheduled attendance: £14.42 p/h
Driving allowance: £78.56 per week for driving 7.5t vehicles
Plus: £903.84 annual allowance (pro rata)
4.5 weeks holiday allowance, increasing with service, plus option to buy extra days
Medical cover (including eye and dental care)
Excellent company pension
Free uniform and exclusive staff discounts
Real career development opportunities
The role
At Parcelforce Worldwide, it's not just what we do, it's how we do it that matters. You'll be part of a dedicated team, supporting a growing business and exceeding customer expectations every day.
What you'll do
Organise parcels and plan your route
Carry our vehicle safety checks
Collect and deliver parcels to households and businesses - from birthday presents to vital business information - providing excellent customer service with every delivery
How you'll work
Working hours: 38 hours per week with opportunity for overtime. Typical attendance is Monday to Friday, 10:24 - 19:00 with 5 hours of scheduled attendance per week.
Location: DH2 1AE
Job Ref
Job Ref: 345667
Contract: Permanent
Hiring process
Interested? Complete our short online application today.
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.
About Royal Mail
Royal Mail is the United Kingdom's national postal service, providing letter and parcel delivery through its one-price-goes-anywhere Universal Service. It operates as part of International Distribution Services (IDS), a global logistics company that also runs the GLS delivery network across more than 50 countries, and is owned by EP Group since 2025.
Royal Mail serves millions of customers in the UK and worldwide, and the group also includes Parcelforce Worldwide and MarketReach. As the Universal Service Provider, it is regulated by Ofcom, and it continues to invest in modernising its delivery network, including out-of-home locker networks and parcel services shaped by growing e-commerce.
- Industry
- Postal services
- In the UK
- London
In their own words
About the company & team
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.
Additional information
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.
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