HGV Class 1 Night Driver

Everi, Inc.; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery company in the UK is looking for HGV Class 1 Night Drivers to join the Lakeside depot. This role offers a competitive hourly wage of £18.86 with an overtime rate of £28.29. Responsibilities include safe and efficient driving, along with assisting depot staff. Ideal candidates will hold a full UK driving licence and have excellent communication skills. Enjoy a minimum of 32 days' annual leave, pension contributions, and various flexible benefits. Join us to grow your career in an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

32 days' annual leave (including Bank Holidays)

3% pension contribution

Flexible benefits (shopping vouchers, insurance, healthcare)

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with HGV Class 1 entitlements required.
• Newly-qualified drivers are welcome but must undergo assessment.
• Effective communication is key for safe driving.

Responsibilities

• Drive longer routes and ensure safe, efficient delivery of parcels.
• Keep updated with road conditions and adjust routes as necessary.
• Assist with heavier items when needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Reasonable physical fitness

Safety-first mindset

Education

Full UK driving licence with HGV Class 1 (Cat C E) entitlements

Driver’s CPC and digital tachograph

Job description

HGV Class 1 Night Driver

Evri

Grays, RM20 3LW

£18.86 per hour plus £28.29 OT Rate

Full time

NEW

HGV Class 1 Night Drivers Lakeside!

At EVRi we lead the way in delivery, and always on the lookout for new talent! We're market leaders and we invest to keep on growing.

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 Lakeside depot.

Night shifts typically start between 00:00 and 02:00.

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 EVRi network. You'll ensure parcels are collected and delivered safely, paperwork updated and assist depot staff with heavier items from time to time. We know the great British roads and weather don't always play nicely, so you'll need to keep us updated with any problems. We can then help find an alternative route.

Our HGV Class 1 drivers work on shifts. Full-time contracts are 40 hours per week with some weekends. Full time is any 5 shifts out of 7, rotas are given in advance.

If this doesn't suit, reach out and let's have a chat about how we can hopefully offer you the hours that work for you!

What We Can Offer You:

• £18.86 per hour with an overtime rate of £28.29.
• 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.

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

Feeling ambitious? This role opens up exciting opportunities for career progression, both within the team and wider business.

At Evri, we know we only grow if our people do too. That's why we're committed to building a truly inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can bring—and be—their whole authentic selves. We're on a journey to better represent the customers we serve around the UK. We're committed to removing barriers and ensure that each person at Evri is valued for who they are, and what they bring to our business. We are Evri. Where everyone is welcome.

We're excited for the future. Let's deliver it together.