The Vacancy
The Vacancy
At EVRi we're always on the lookout for new talent. As a strong, ambitious business we don't stand still, always working hard to act and adapt. Fast. We aim to think inside and outside the box, striving to be the carrier of choice for every consumer in the UK.
We currently have exciting, flexible opportunities for HGV Class 2 Day Drivers (or Cat C Drivers as we sometimes call them) to join our growing Brooklands depot.
What We Can Offer You:
£15.11 per hour with an overtime rate of £22.66 once fulltime hours are completed.
In addition to our competitive salary, our full time colleagues enjoy a minimum of 32 days' annual leave (including Bank Holidays), 3% contribution into your pension & life assurance. On top of this, we deliver a fantastic range of flexible benefits. Whether it's shopping vouchers, insurance or healthcare we offer some great perks tailored to you as an individual.
Feeling ambitious? This role opens up exciting opportunities for career progression, both within the team and wider business.
What You'll Do:
Our HGV Class 2 drivers work on shifts, safely transporting our palletised parcels to Couriers or collecting from Delivery Units (that's where our couriers pick them up). You will typically have a run with 4 - 5 drops ensuring the safe, efficient driving of vehicles and keeping the paperwork updated.
Our full-time HGV Class 2 driver roles are 40 hours a week, but flexible contracts and part time hours are available. Full time is any 5 shifts out of 7, rotas are given in advance.
Essential Skills & Experience Required:
• You'll need a full UK driving licence with HGV Class 2 (Cat C) entitlements, driver's CPC and digital tachograph. Newly-qualified drivers are welcome, however all drivers will need to undertake a short driving assessment.
• Excellent communication skills
• A safety-first mindset
• Reasonable physical fitness
About Us
Every parcel, every person, every place - every delivery made for you.
Evri is leading the way in creating responsible delivery experiences for everyone, everywhere. And we're doing that by offering the most convenient way to send, receive and return parcels without costing the earth.
Whether it's a customer sending a present to a friend, a marketplace trader shipping in bulk or a major retailer such as John Lewis, asos or Next, we've got it covered. With our team of 30,000 couriers, thousands of local ParcelShops and a growing network of hubs and depots across the country, we safely get parcels from A to everywhere.
And it's not just customers and retailers who trust us. We've won loads of industry awards over the past few years, including gongs for IT, innovation and our green fleet.
But we wouldn't be the biggest dedicated parcel delivery company in the UK without amazing people. We're a friendly, ambitious and diverse bunch, united by a passion for delivering the best customer experience. We have great opportunities throughout the business, so take a look to see where you might fit in. We can't wait to hear from you.
Our Benefits
Free digital GP service for all colleagues and their family
Wagestream - access a portion of your earned income before payday
Free basic Will and discounted partner mirror Will for all colleagues
Bonus schemes (grade dependent)
50% discount on sending parcels through Evri
Cycle to Work scheme
Company funded Life Assurance
Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling
Retailer discounts
Great career progression
Up to 26 days holiday
Voluntary flexible benefits at discounted corporate rates