Linehaul Driver

Evri; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 28 days

Career progression

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Evri in Bristol is seeking a Linehaul Driver to join our UK parcel delivery network. You will operate a near-new Volvo truck, with a night shift allowance and a 45-hour week, typically Monday to Friday starting around 7pm.

The role involves trunking to regional hubs on the night shift, planning routes, inspecting vehicles, and keeping safety at the forefront of road transport laws. Required: Class 1 licence, Driver CPC, and DCPC training hours; you will be home after each 9-hour shift; benefits

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Trunking to regional hubs on the night shift.
• Drive a lorry from an near-new Volvo fleet.
• Scan consignments and operate pallet trucks where required.
• Inspect vehicle and trailer daily and log a Defect Report.

Skills

Class 1 Driving Licence

Driver CPC

DCPC training

Road Transport Laws

Job description

Position: Linehaul Driver

Contract?Type: Permanent - 45 hours weekly

Location: Bristol

Shift: Monday to Friday / 19.00pm start

Salary: £42798.20 plus night shift allowance

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're?a joy to drive, and are equipped to a high specification, including fridges, leather seats and many more optional extras to make sure?you're?comfortable.

Most of our sites run from Monday to Friday, with 45 hour working weeks, and?9-hour?shifts per day which typically start at?5/6pm. Our well-organised shift schedules mean you often know in advance where?you'll?be driving, taking the stress out of your day.

Key Role Responsibilities

We?don't?micromanage 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'll?make 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'll?need to do it yourself. Scanning consignments and driving pallet trucks will sometimes be part of your day.

You'll?be responsible for?inspecting 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's what you can expect:

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

• Career Progression

• Inclusive Benefits: Access to flexible perks including shopping vouchers, insurance, and healthcare.

What We're Looking For

• Class 1 Driving licence?as a minimum

• 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