HGV Class 1 Driver

Evri; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Evri is seeking a professional HGV Class 1 Driver in Preston to join its permanent team with a 45-hour week. You’ll operate a modern Volvo fleet on night trunks to regional hubs, while aiming to be home after each 9-hour shift.

Responsibilities include scanning consignments, pallet truck duties at times, and daily vehicle inspections to complete defect reports. The role emphasizes independence, reliable route planning, and safe road use in line with Transport Laws.

Qualifications

• Class 1 Driving licence required.
• Driver CPC qualification card.
• Completed required DCPC training hours or working toward them.
• Excellent knowledge of Road Transport Laws and commitment to safe driving.

Responsibilities

• Drive a lorry from our Volvo fleet for trunking to regional hubs on the night shift.
• Be home again at the end of every 9-hour shift.
• Scan consignments and drive pallet trucks when required.
• Inspect vehicle and trailer daily and complete a Defect Report if necessary.

Skills

Driving Licence

Driver CPC

DCPC training

Road Transport Laws

Job description

Position: HGV Class 1 Driver

ContractType:Permanent - 45 hours weekly

Location: Preston

Shift: Mon-Fri / 18:30 - 04:30am

Salary: £42,798.60

Join the UK’s premier parcel delivery company

WhatYou’llDo:

You will drive a lorry from our exceptional fleet of Volvo vehicles, all less than 4 years old.They’rea joy to drive, and are equipped to a high specification, including fridges, leatherseatsand many more optional extras to make sureyou’recomfortable.

Most of our sites run from Monday to Friday, with 45 hour working weeks, and9-hourshifts per day which typically start at5/6pm. Our well-organised shift schedules mean you often know in advance whereyou’llbe driving, taking the stress out of your day.

Key Role Responsibilities

Wedon’tmicromanage our drivers. We trust them to get the job done and plan their own routes.This job involves trunking to regional hubs on the night shift. So, if you like the independence of being out on the open road for long stretches - but also want to be home again at the end of every 9-hour shift, this is the job for you.

You’llmake sure Cages, Pallets, Freight, Stillages and Yorks get to and from customers bang on time.At some sites, the goods will be loaded or unloaded for you - at others,you’llneed to do it yourself. Scanning consignments and driving pallet trucks will sometimes be part of your day.

You’llbe responsible forinspecting your vehicle and trailer every day and complete a Defect Report if necessary.

What We Can Offer You:

We’reproud to offer a workplace where everyone can thrive.Here’swhat you can expect:

• Annual Leave: At least 28 days of annual leave (including Bank Holidays).

• Career Progression

• Inclusive Benefits: Access to flexibleperksincluding shopping vouchers, insurance, and healthcare.

WhatWe’reLooking For

• Class 1 Driving licenceas a minimum

• Driver CPC qualification card

• Completed required DCPC training hours or be working towardsthem

• Excellent knowledge of Road Transport Laws - and commitment to safe use of the roads