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Parcelforce Collection & Delivery Driver - Stoke (ST5 9QH)
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 Stoke area, completing routes safely and efficiently, scanning consignments, obtaining signatures, and providing courteous customer service. Candidates normally need a full UK driving licence suitable for the vehicle, good local-area knowledge, reliable attendance, and the ability to lift and handle parcels. Previous delivery or customer-service experience is helpful but may not be essential. The successful applicant is expected to work independently, follow driving and health-and-safety procedures, meet delivery targets, maintain accurate records, and represent Parcelforce and Royal Mail professionally. Flexibility may be required for varying shifts, weekends, and busy seasonal periods.
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
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About Royal Mail Group
Royal Mail Group is one of the United Kingdom’s leading postal and delivery organisations. It operates Royal Mail, which provides letter and parcel services, and Parcelforce Worldwide, which specialises in express parcel delivery in the UK and internationally. The group serves households, businesses, public organisations, and online retailers through an extensive network of sorting centres, delivery offices, vehicles, and collection points. Its workforce includes delivery drivers, postpersons, logistics specialists, customer-service teams, engineers, and corporate professionals. The organisation has a long-established role in connecting communities and supporting UK commerce, particularly the growing e-commerce market. Employees may receive structured training, workplace benefits, and opportunities to progress into operational, supervisory, or specialist positions, although terms vary by role and contract.