Linehaul Driver

Evri; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Flexible perks

Job summary

Evri, the UK’s premier parcel delivery business, is recruiting drivers for the Bristol site.

You will drive a Volvo lorry from our modern fleet, with 9‑hour shifts on weekdays and a 45‑hour week. Start times typically around 5–6pm, with routes planned to hubs and home every night.

We offer generous benefits including at least 28 days’ annual leave and inclusive perks across shopping vouchers, insurance and healthcare.

Qualifications

• Class 1 driving licence required.
• DCPC training hours completed or in progress.
• Excellent knowledge of Road Transport Laws and safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan own routes and trunk to regional hubs on the night shift.
• Drive a lorry from our Volvo fleet and ensure timely deliveries.
• Inspect vehicle and trailer daily and complete a Defect Report if necessary.
• Scan consignments and operate pallet trucks when required.

Skills

Class 1 Driving licence

DCPC training hours

Job description

Bristol Site, Building 6020, Western Approach, Severn Beach, Bristol, Bristol, City of, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, 8 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.

ContractType:Permanent - 45 hours weekly

Location: Bristol

Shift: Monday to Friday / 19.00pm start

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, and9-hourshifts per day which typically start at5/6pm. 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.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’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 licenceas a minimum
• Completed required DCPC training hours or be working towardsthem
• Excellent knowledge of Road Transport Laws - and commitment to safe use of the roads

Everyone Belongs at Evri Group

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to succeed.As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, a Silver-accredited Inclusive Employer, and through our partnership with Scope, we're working to make our workplace and recruitment process more accessible for everyone.We encourage candidates to request adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process and there are touchpoints through the application process to do so. Every application is reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team meaning that we don't use AI to screen candidates.At Evri Group, we're building an environment where everyone can be themselves and thrive.

Bristol Site, Building 6020, Western Approach, Severn Beach, Bristol, Bristol, City of, United Kingdom