Evri delivery jobs: parcel firm to recruit 2,500 UK workers amid expansion and BBC Panorama scrutiny

• Evri has launched a major UK recruitment drive to hire 2,500 new workers
• Roles include couriers, depot and hub staff, and corporate positions nationwide
• The hiring push follows a BBC Panorama investigation into courier pay and pressures
• Evri says rising parcel volumes and investment are driving the expansion
• Jobs are open now via Evri’s official careers website

Evri has announced plans to recruit 2,500 new workers across the UK, as the parcel delivery giant continues to expand its operations amid growing scrutiny of its working practices.

The announcement of the recruitment drive last week came shortly before a BBC Panorama investigation raised concerns about delivery standards, courier pay and working pressures at the company, which delivers hundreds of millions of parcels each year to UK households.

Evri, which rebranded from Hermes in 2022, has grown rapidly following a merger with DHL’s UK ecommerce business earlier this year.

The combined operation is set to launch as Evri Premium in 2026, creating a wide range of new roles across the business.

What jobs is Evri recruiting for?

The company says it is hiring for around 2,500 positions nationwide, including:

• Self-employed couriers
• Depot and hub workers
• Corporate and head office roles
• Positions linked to the former DHL ecommerce operation

Evri says the hiring spree reflects a surge in demand, with parcel volumes rising by 12% to 425 million in the six months to the end of August. It has also invested £36 million in infrastructure to support its growth.

Chief executive Martijn de Lange said couriers remain “the backbone” of the business, adding that the company was proud to be creating jobs at a time when other firms are cutting back.

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Recruitment drive follows Panorama investigation

The announcement comes against the backdrop of a BBC Panorama investigation, which included undercover reporting at one of Evri’s depots and interviews with current and former couriers.

Panorama highlighted claims that growing delivery volumes and changes to pay rates were putting pressure on couriers, with some workers alleging they were earning below the National Minimum Wage once fuel and vehicle costs were taken into account. Others described cutting corners to complete deliveries on time.

Ofcom data cited in the programme suggested Evri had the highest rate of reported non-deliveries and customer dissatisfaction among major UK delivery firms, although the company disputes these findings.

Evri has said its couriers earn “significantly above” the National Living Wage on average and that its paid-per-parcel model is benchmarked locally. It also says the vast majority of its couriers follow delivery standards and that low customer ratings are investigated.

How to apply for jobs and careers at Evri

Anyone interested in working for Evri can apply online through the company’s official careers website.

Applicants can search for roles by location and job type, including courier work, warehouse and depot jobs, and corporate positions. Courier roles are typically self-employed, while depot and office roles are employed positions with contracted hours.

Evri also offers different courier contracts, including its Evri Plus option, which is designed to guarantee earnings at or above the National Minimum Wage for eligible workers.

Before applying, candidates are encouraged to review the contract terms carefully, including pay structure, working hours and responsibilities, to ensure the role is right for them.

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