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Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver - London Southwest - SM3 9QN
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 across the London Southwest area, providing reliable customer service and handling items safely and efficiently. Candidates generally need a full UK driving licence, a safe driving record, good geographical knowledge or navigation skills, and the ability to load, unload and move parcels. Previous delivery or customer-facing experience is useful but may not be essential. The job requires punctuality, physical fitness, flexibility and a professional manner when dealing with customers. Candidates are expected to work independently, meet delivery targets, follow company procedures, use handheld technology and maintain vehicle and road safety standards. Availability for varied shifts, including busy seasonal periods, is commonly 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 best-known delivery and logistics organisations. Its businesses include Royal Mail, which handles letters and parcels, and Parcelforce Worldwide, which provides express parcel delivery services in the UK and internationally. The group operates a large network of processing centres, delivery offices, vehicles and post employees throughout the country. Its customers include households, small businesses, major retailers and public-sector organisations. Royal Mail Group plays an important role in connecting communities and supporting e-commerce, particularly through parcel collection and delivery. Employees typically work in practical, customer-focused environments where reliability, safety, teamwork and time management are important. The organisation also offers structured employment benefits and opportunities across delivery, logistics, engineering, administration, technology and management, although specific terms vary by role and contract.