Position Overview & Specifications
At EVRi we’re always on the lookout for new talent. As a strong, ambitious business we don't stand still, always working hard to act and adapt. Fast. We aim to think inside and outside the box, striving to be the carrier of choice for every consumer in the UK.
We currently have exciting, flexible opportunities for HGV Class 2 Day Drivers (or Cat C Drivers as we sometimes call them) to join our growing Carlisle depot.
What We Can Offer You:
£13.00 per hour (£11.10 +£1.90 GEO) with an overtime rate of £16.65 once fulltime hours have been completed.
In addition to our competitive salary, our full time colleagues enjoy a minimum of 32 days’ annual leave (including Bank Holidays), 3% contribution into your pension & life assurance. On top of this, we deliver a fantastic range of flexible benefits. Whether it's shopping vouchers, insurance or healthcare we offer some great perks tailored to you as an individual.
Feeling ambitious? This role opens up exciting opportunities for career progression, both within the team and wider business.
What You’ll Do:
Our HGV Class 2 drivers work on shifts, safely transporting our parcels to Couriers or picking up parcels from Clients or Delivery Units (that's where our couriers pick them up). You will typically have a run with 10 – 15 drops ensuring the safe, efficient driving of vehicles and keeping the paperwork updated. We know the great British roads and weather don’t always play nicely, so you’ll need to keep us updated with any problems. We can then help find an alternative route.
Our full-time HGV Class 2 driver roles are 40 hours a week. Full time is any 5 shifts out of 7, rotas are given in advance.
Essential Skills & Experience Required:
- You’ll need a full UK driving licence with HGV Class 2 (Cat C) entitlements, driver's CPC and digital tachograph. Newly-qualified drivers are welcome, however all drivers will need to undertake a short driving assessment.
- Excellent communication skills
- A safety-first mindset
- Reasonable physical fitness