Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver
Location: 100 Bankhead Crossway North, Sighthill Industrial Estate, EH11 4XX
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday or Monday, Wednesday to Saturday all starting at 09:30 until 18:00
What you’ll earn:
- Starting salary - £25,201 per year (£12.71 per hour)
After 6 months - £27,561 per year (£13.94 per hour)
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Additional allowances
- Monthly non-pensionable Addition to Pay (£903.84 per year)
Weekly Driving Allowance (£26.73 per week
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Weekend premium payments (applied to contracted hours)
- Saturday premium: +£4.39 per hour
Sunday premium: +£6.58 per hour
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Looking to maximise your earnings?
Many of our drivers choose to work additional scheduled hours, creating opportunities to earn thousands of pounds more each year on top of their salary and allowances.
Looking for a driving role that’s part of something bigger?
Angard Staffing is recruiting Collection & Delivery Drivers on behalf of Parcelforce Worldwide, one of the UK’s leading parcel delivery networks. Every parcel matters and so do the people who collect and deliver them. Join the team that plays an important role in keeping local businesses and communities connected across Rotherham and the surrounding area.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being active, working independently, and delivering outstanding customer service. The role offers the chance to gain valuable experience with Parcelforce Worldwide and may provide the opportunity to be considered for permanent roles, subject to business needs and individual performance. If you're reliable, motivated, and enjoy being out on the road, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join us?
- Competitive pay.
- Weekly pay.
- Opportunity to work with a well-known and trusted brand.
- Active, varied role with plenty of independence.
- Additional hours may be available.
- Comprehensive 4-week training and support programme.
- Chance to secure long-term employment with Parcelforce Worldwide.
- Opportunity to develop your driving, delivery, and customer service skills with a leading national delivery network.
Chance to secure long-term employment with Parcelforce Worldwide, including access to permanent employee benefits and career progression opportunities upon successful completion of the temporary period.
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Day-to-day of the role:
- Conduct daily vehicle safety and compliance checks.
- Collect and deliver parcels to residential and business customers.
- Provide a professional, friendly, and dependable service.
- Sort and organise parcels before your delivery route.
- Follow planned routes using a handheld PDA device.
- Safely lift, move, and deliver parcels weighing up to 30kg .
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- A full UK manual driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
- Previous experience or confidence driving long-wheelbase vans.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- The ability to safely lift and carry parcels up to 30kg.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
A positive, reliable, and self-motivated approach to work.
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Candidates who successfully complete training and meet performance expectations may be offered a permanent position, subject to business requirements.
Additional Benefits once permanent contract achieved:
- Excellent company pension.
- Paid holiday allowance starting at 22.5 days per year, rising with service up to 6 weeks.
- Medical cover (including eye and dental care).
- Uniform provided.
- My Bundle - more than 800 retail offers, helping you save money on things like groceries, a day out, holidays, and household bills as well as employer-provided voluntary benefits to suit your lifestyle.
Access to a range of direct purchase benefits, including a Healthcare Cashplan, Travel Insurance, Additional Life Insurance, Hospital & Death Benefit Plans, and Voluntary Critical Illness cover.
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Apply Today:
Join a team that delivers more than parcels, it delivers exceptional service every day. Become part of the Parcelforce Worldwide and Angard Staffing partnership and help keep businesses and communities connected across the UK. Apply now and start your journey with one of the UK's most trusted delivery networks. Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience.
