Please Note
- An estimate based on public data for similar roles. Not provided by the employer.
Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver, Leicester (LE3 1TU)
Role summary
Written by MyIslandJob from the job title and employer. See the employer's page for the full description.
The Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver is responsible for collecting and delivering parcels safely and efficiently across Leicester and surrounding areas. The role requires a full, valid UK driving licence, safe and confident driving ability, good local knowledge or reliable navigation skills, and the physical ability to load, carry and handle parcels. Candidates should be dependable, organised, customer-focused and comfortable working independently in all weather conditions. Previous delivery, courier or customer service experience is useful but may not be essential. The successful candidate is expected to provide professional service, meet delivery targets, follow Royal Mail Group procedures, maintain accurate records, protect customer property and represent the company positively at every doorstep.
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.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in the UK
Who can work there by passport, what a job usually includes, and island life.
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 collection and delivery services in the UK and internationally. The group operates a large national network of processing centres, depots, vehicles and delivery employees, serving households, businesses and public-sector customers. Its workforce supports millions of deliveries and collections every working day. As a major employer, Royal Mail Group typically offers structured training, operational support, employee benefits and opportunities to progress into supervisory, transport, logistics or management positions. Drivers are central to the customer experience because they represent the company directly during collections and deliveries.