Are you looking to start your career as a Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver - Chester Le Street in Chester Lee Street? Parcelforce Worldwide is currently hiring local talent for this Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver - Chester Le Street role!
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)
Join Parcelforce Worldwide as a Collection & Delivery Driver
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
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
Who we’re looking for:
- 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.
Interested? Complete our short online application today.
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