Nights - Linehaul Driver 45

EVRi International; Basildon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days

Flexible perks

Job summary

Evri Group in Basildon is seeking a Class 1 lorry driver for a permanent night-shift role. You’ll work a 45-hour week across Mon-Fri with starts around 5–6 pm, trunking to regional hubs on the night shift and home each day. You’ll handle loading/unloading at some sites and operate pallet trucks as needed.

We offer a supportive environment with annual leave of at least 28 days (plus bank holidays) and flexible perks including 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 safe driving practices

Responsibilities

• Drive a lorry from our fleet, trunk to regional hubs on the night shift
• Load/unload at sites where required and operate pallet trucks as needed
• Inspect vehicle and trailer daily and complete a Defect Report if necessary

Skills

Class 1 Driving Licence

DCPC training

Road transport knowledge

Job description

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: Basildon

Shift: Mon-Fri / Nights

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 5/6 pm. 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).

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

What We’re Looking For

Class 1 Driving licence as a minimum

Completed required DCPC training hours or be working toward them

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