HGV Driver - Class 1

Evri; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Evri is recruiting a HGV Driver - Class 1 in Sheffield. Join the UK's premier parcel deliveries team, driving a Volvo lorry within a structured 45-hour week, Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm. You’ll enjoy a well-managed schedule and a workplace that values safety and reliability.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading as needed, scanning consignments, inspecting the vehicle daily, and delivering pallets and freight on time across our network. Benefits include annual leave and inclusive perks.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 1 driving licence and CPC certified.
• DCPC training hours completed or actively pursuing them.
• Solid knowledge of road transport laws and safe driving practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive a lorry from our fleet to deliver parcels on schedule.
• Follow routing plans and maintain on-time deliveries.
• Complete Defect Reports and inspect vehicle daily.
• Load/unload cargo at sites as required.
• Adhere to safety, compliance, and company policies.

Skills

Class 1 Driving licence

DCPC training hours

Road Transport Laws

Job description

Sheffield Site, Unit 1, Atomic 31 East, Kingfisher Way, Dinnington, Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Thursday, 3 September 2026 at 00:00

Evri Group is the UK’s premier parcel delivery business, uniting four distinct brands—Evri, Evri Premium, a network of DHL, UK Mail and Irish e-commerce specialist Coll-8 to deliver more than 1 billion parcels and letters annually across the UK and to over 200 global destinations. With 12,000 colleagues, 30,000 couriers and drivers, 8,000 vehicles, and a nationwide network of hubs, depots and fulfilment centres, we combine over 50 years of expertise with the scale and flexibility to support everyone from casual senders to SMEs and major retailers. Driven by our friendly, ambitious and diverse people, we are passionate about delivering exceptional service and offer exciting opportunities across the Evri Group.

Position: HGV Driver - Class 1

ContractType:Permanent – 45hrs

Location: Sheffield

Shift:Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm

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, 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’splenty 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’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).

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

WhatWe’reLooking For

Class 1 Driving licence

Completed required DCPC training hours or be working towards them

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

Evri Group for everyone

We’recommitted to building a truly inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can bring – and be – their whole authentic selves.

We’re also on a mission to be the UK’s most accessible delivery business. We’ve partnered with Scope, the leading disability equality charity, to improve deliveries for millions of customers and give extra support to our colleagues and couriers who need it.

Collaboration is key because we work better together. Bring passion, ambition and an open mind, and in return we’ll give you respect, flexibility and a place where you can thrive.

Sheffield Site, Unit 1, Atomic 31 East, Kingfisher Way, Dinnington, Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom