HGV Driver - Class 1

evri; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shopping vouchers

Insurance

Healthcare

Job summary

Evri Group is hiring for a permanent driver role based in Birmingham. You will drive a lorry from our Volvo fleet, on night shifts Tue–Sat (2am–12pm) with a 45-hour week. Expect routes to regional hubs and on-site loading/unloading at times.

You must hold a Class 1 licence, DCPC hours, and have strong knowledge of road transport laws. The role includes safety checks, scanning, and pallet handling as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Class 1 driving licence is a minimum requirement.
• Completed DCPC training hours or be working towards them.
• Excellent knowledge of Road Transport Laws and safe driving practices.

Responsibilities

• Trunk goods to regional hubs on the night shift.
• Inspect vehicle and trailer daily; complete Defect Reports if needed.
• Scan consignments and operate pallet trucks where required.

Skills

Class 1 Driving licence

DCPC training

Road Transport Laws

Job description

Job Description

Posted Tuesday 28 July 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: Birmingham

Shift: Tuesday to Saturday / 2am to 12pm

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

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.