HGV Class 1 Driver

Evri; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 28 days

Career progression

Inclusive benefits

Job summary

Evri in Sheffield is recruiting for an HGV Class 1 driver on a permanent 45-hour week. You’ll drive a modern Volvo tractor unit, staying on Mon-Fri days, with shifts typically starting at 7–8am.

Expect to handle 4–6 stops per shift, load/unload at some sites, scan consignments, and perform daily vehicle checks with a Defect Report if needed. Evri offers 28 days annual leave, career progression, and inclusive benefits such as vouchers, insurance and healthcare.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Drive a HGV Class 1 vehicle on a permanent, 45-hour week.
• Plan routes with 4–6 stops per shift and be home after each 9-hour shift.
• Load/unload at sites where required; scan consignments and operate pallet trucks.
• Inspect vehicle daily and complete a Defect Report if needed.

Skills

Class 1 Licence

Driver CPC

DCPC Training

Road Transport Law

Job description

Position: HGV Class 1

ContractType: Permanent – 45hrs

Location: Sheffield

Shift: Mon-Fri - Days

Salary: £37,042.20

Join the UK's premier parcel delivery company

What You'll Do

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, and 9-hour shifts per day which typically start at 7/8am. 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. The average number of stops in a shift is 4 to 6, sothere's plenty of time to enjoy being out on the open road - butyou'llstill be home again at the end of every 9-hour shift.

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're proud 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.

What We're Looking For

• Class 1 Driving licence

• Driver CPC qualification card

• Completed required DCPC training hours or be working towards them

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