Entry-Level Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver in Gillingham - Full-time

Are you looking to start your career as a Entry-Level Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver in Gillingham - Full-time in Gillingham? Parcelforce Worldwide is currently hiring local talent for this position!

Summary

Parcelforce Worldwide is hiring for a full-time role at their Medway location. The contract is permanent, with 24 hours per week and opportunities for overtime. The role involves sorting, collecting, and delivering parcels. The starting salary is £25,201 per year (£12.71 per hour), increasing to £27,561 after 6 months, with potential to earn up to £30,000 per year. Additional benefits include weekend premiums, monthly and weekly allowances, a company pension, paid holiday allowance, medical cover, uniform, and training, plus access to a benefits platform with retail offers.

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Job Ref: 340432 
Contract: Permanent 
Hours: 24 hours per week, with opportunities for overtime. Typical attendance is Saturday 07:15-17:15, Sunday 08:00-13:00 & Monday 09:00-19:00

Location: Parcelforce Worldwide Medway, Gillingham Business Park, Medway - ME8 0PP 

 

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 & Sunday Weekend Premium +£4.39 (Saturdays) & +£6.58 (Sundays) applied to contracted hours
•    Paid weekday and weekend overtime
•    Additional Allowances:-
o    Monthly Non Pensionable Addition to Pay (£903.84 per year)
o    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
•    Additional Benefits - 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
•    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.

 

Interested? Complete our short online application today.

 

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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Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Plan
  • Health Insurance
  • Training Budget
  • Flexible Benefits

Responsibilities

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.

Key Aspects

The role requires a full manual UK driving licence, the ability to lift up to 30kg, and good customer service skills. It offers a permanent contract with overtime opportunities and a competitive salary with additional benefits.

Apply for this Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver in Gillingham - Weekend role today via Placed.

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