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Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver - Preston (PR5 8AN)
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 Preston area, completing routes safely and efficiently, providing courteous customer service, and handling delivery records or handheld technology. Candidates normally need a full UK driving licence suitable for the vehicle, good driving standards, physical fitness for loading and unloading, and the ability to work independently in varied weather. Previous delivery or logistics experience is helpful but may not be essential. The successful candidate is expected to be reliable, punctual, organised, customer-focused, and flexible about working hours, including busy seasonal periods. Background checks, right-to-work verification, and company driver assessments may apply.
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 postal and delivery organisations. Its principal businesses include Royal Mail, which delivers letters and parcels throughout the UK, and Parcelforce Worldwide, which provides express parcel services for domestic and international customers. The group operates a large network of processing centres, delivery offices, vehicles and collection points, supported by thousands of employees. Its services range from everyday postal deliveries to tracked, timed and business logistics solutions. Employees may receive benefits such as holiday entitlement, pension arrangements, staff discounts and structured training, although terms vary by role and contract. The organisation places strong emphasis on safety, reliable service, customer care and working effectively as part of a local delivery team.