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Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver 7.5t, Coventry (CV6 4QE)
Role summary
Written by MyIslandJob from the job title and employer. See the employer's page for the full description.
The role involves collecting and delivering parcels around Coventry and surrounding areas using a 7.5-tonne vehicle. Candidates normally need a valid C1 driving licence, Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), relevant professional driving experience, and a safe driving record. Good physical fitness is important because the work includes loading, unloading and handling parcels. The successful candidate should be customer-focused, punctual, reliable and comfortable working independently to scheduled routes and delivery targets. They must follow road safety, company procedures and transport regulations, use delivery technology accurately, and provide professional service in all weather conditions. Flexibility for variable start times, weekends or busy seasonal periods may also be expected.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Warehouse, driver and operations jobs are below degree level and cannot be sponsored; only managers can, and logistics managers only while on the shortage list.
Before you apply: Driver jobs need a licence that counts in that country, and a foreign one may not carry over: Japan's truck-driver visa asks for a class 1 licence, Qatar residents sit a driving test, and Ireland's permit list asks for a CE or C1E truck licence or one it recognises.
Watch for: Logistics managers are on the interim shortage list today, but the July 2026 review did not recommend them from January 2027. Youth schemes are the usual way in for Canadians, Australians and Indians.
Official source: GOV.UK: Immigration Rules, Appendix Skilled Occupations. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Logistics jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee is yours (GBP 819; GBP 324 health and care) unless the employer pays; moving help varies |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Pay and overtime | Pay starts at the National Living Wage, GBP 12.71 an hour from 1 April 2026 (age 21 and over, by law) |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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Working in the UK
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About Royal Mail Group
Royal Mail Group is one of the United Kingdom’s leading parcel and postal services organisations. Its operations include Royal Mail, which delivers letters and parcels, and Parcelforce Worldwide, which provides express parcel services in the UK and internationally. The group employs a large nationwide workforce across delivery, collection, processing, transport, customer service, technology and corporate functions. Its network connects homes and businesses throughout the country and supports both individual customers and major commercial clients. Royal Mail Group places importance on reliable service, operational safety, customer care and responsible working practices. Parcelforce drivers play a practical role in collecting and delivering time-sensitive consignments, representing the company directly to customers. Employment may include structured training, staff benefits, pension arrangements and opportunities to progress into other transport or operational roles, depending on the position and local terms.