HGV Class 1 Driver Maidstone, England
Job description
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 1 Night Drivers (or Cat C&E Drivers as we sometimes call them) to join our growing Maidstone depot.
What We Can Offer You:
£16.07 per hour (£15.40 & £0.67 GEO) with an overtime rate of £23.10 once contractual hours are completed.
Benefits:
· 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
· 3% contribution into your pension
· Fantastic range of benefits (shopping vouchers, insurance or healthcare)
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 1 drivers usually drive our longer routes in waves, ensuring the safe, efficient driving of vehicles from depots to our clients and other sites in the Hermes network. You’ll ensure parcels are collected and delivered safely, paperwork updated and assist depot staff with heavier items from time to time.
You will be responsible for tail-lifting, both loading and unloading your own vehicle.
Our full-time HGV Class 1 driver roles are 40 hours a week. 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 1 (Cat C E) 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
Apply Today!
If you're ready to develop your career within an empowering, growing yet supportive business then why not join us? Clicking apply is the first step. By submitting your details you’ll become part of our talent pool and we’ll contact you when suitable vacancies come up.
At EVRi, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, we thrive on it and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
EVRi, where people deliver.
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 40 per week
Salary: From £16.07 per hour
Schedule:
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aylesford, Kent: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
- Driver CPC (preferred)
Work Location: In person
