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Parcelforce Collection and Delivery Driver - Poole
Role summary
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The Parcelforce Collection and Delivery Driver will collect and deliver parcels safely and efficiently around Poole and surrounding areas. Candidates typically need a full, valid UK driving licence, a safe driving record, good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude. The role involves driving a company vehicle, loading and unloading parcels, completing delivery records and working outdoors in varying weather. Physical fitness is important because regular lifting, carrying and handling of parcels are required. Candidates should be reliable, punctual, organised and comfortable working independently while meeting delivery targets. Flexibility may be expected, including early starts, weekends or seasonal overtime. Royal Mail Group may also require background checks and satisfactory employment screening.
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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About Royal Mail Group
Royal Mail Group is one of the United Kingdom’s best-known postal and parcel delivery organisations. Its operations include Royal Mail, which provides letters and parcel services, and Parcelforce Worldwide, which focuses on express parcel delivery in the UK and internationally. The group operates a large network of sorting centres, delivery offices, vehicles and collection points, supported by thousands of employees. It serves households, businesses and public-sector customers, with services ranging from everyday post to tracked, express and international deliveries. Working for the group commonly involves strong customer-service standards, operational reliability, health and safety awareness and teamwork. The organisation also offers roles across delivery, logistics, engineering, technology, administration and management. As a major national employer, it provides structured training and opportunities to develop within postal, transport and distribution operations.