HGV Class 2 Day Driver

Evri; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is seeking HGV Class 2 Day Drivers in Southampton. This full-time role offers flexible shifts, starting between 05:00-09:00, with a competitive pay of £15.79 per hour and various benefits including 32 days of annual leave and career progression opportunities. Applicants should hold a full UK driving licence with HGV Class 2 and have excellent communication skills.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• You’ll need a full UK driving licence with HGV Class 2 entitlements.
• Newly-qualified drivers are welcome; all drivers will need to undertake a short driving assessment.

Responsibilities

• Safely transporting palletised parcels to couriers or collecting from delivery units.
• Updating paperwork and ensuring efficient driving of vehicles.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Safety-first mindset

Reasonable physical fitness

Education

Full UK driving licence with HGV Class 2 (Cat C)

CPC certification

Digital tachograph

Job description

HGV Class 2 Day Driver Southampton!

At EVRiwe we lead the way in delivery and are always on the lookout for new talent! We are market leaders and invest to keep 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 2 Day Drivers (or Cat C Drivers as we sometimes call them) to join our growing Southampton depot.

Day shifts typically start between 05:00 – 09:00.

What You’ll Do

Our HGV Class 2 drivers work on shifts safely transporting palletised parcels to couriers or collecting from delivery units (where couriers pick them up). You will typically have a run with 4‑5 drops, ensuring safe, efficient driving of vehicles and keeping paperwork updated.

Full‑time roles are 40 hours a week, but flexible contracts and part‑time hours are available. Any 5 shifts out of 7 rotas are given in advance.

What We Can Offer You

£15.79 per hour (including £14.60 base and £1.19 seasonal allowance) with an overtime rate of £21.90 once full‑time hours are completed.

In addition to our competitive salary, full‑time colleagues enjoy a minimum of 32 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), a 3% pension contribution and life assurance. On top of this we offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits, such as shopping vouchers, insurance, and healthcare, tailored to you as an individual.

Essential Skills & Experience Required

You’ll need a full UK driving licence with HGV Class 2 (Cat C) entitlements, a CPC, and a digital tachograph. Newly‑qualified drivers are welcome; 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 across the wider business.

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. We do 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, 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.

We’ve won loads of industry awards over the past few years, including honors for IT innovation and our green fleet.

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 – take a look to see where you might fit in. We can’t wait to hear from you.

Our Benefits

• 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

Key Skills

• Catering Sales
• Internship
• Customer Service
• Building Materials
• Irrigation

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: 1 year

Vacancy: 1