Evri, this week, has announced plans to recruit more than 10,000 people across its network as it prepares for peak season and targets further growth following a record financial year.
This follows a transformational year for the business, which saw revenue growth of 29%, bolstered by its completed merger with DHL eCommerce UK, as well as group parcel volumes increasing by 17%, as it now handles more than one billion parcels annually.
The Group is now targeting a 40% increase in parcel volumes to 1.4 billion parcels by 2030, which follows a recent investment of more than £80m across its network, infrastructure and technology during FY25/26, with today's recruitment drive representing the latest phase of that growth strategy.
Evri, the Group’s core operating brand, is creating more than 7,000 community courier roles to strengthen its self-employed network ahead of peak season. Couriers can benefit from delivering regular rounds in the communities where they live, offering flexible earning opportunities close to home.
Meanwhile, Evri Premium – A Network of DHL is also recruiting more than 2,000 owner-drivers nationwide to support its dedicated premium delivery network, and while applicants with access to a large, long-wheel-base van are particularly suited to the role, for the first time, the brand is also inviting interest from candidates without a van through its new ‘no van, no problem’ proposition.
Successful applicants will support the Group’s dedicated premium network, managing specialist deliveries with the opportunity to take increased volume to maximise their earning potential.
IOC fellow, Carl Lyon, Chief Operating Officer at Evri Group, said: “The Evri Group’s success is built on the dedication and expertise of our people, and by investing in our teams now, we not only prepare ourselves for another busy peak season but also support our future growth plans. “We are already delivering more than one billion parcels a year, and by strengthening our workforce across both our courier and premium delivery networks, we are putting the steps in place as we build towards our ambition of becoming a 1.4 billion parcel business by 2030.”
With parcel volumes forecasted to grow, couriers joining the company’s self-employed network will have the opportunity to increase their earning potential and following the launch of the new ‘Evri-ware’ courier app, deliveries are even easier and quicker to complete, with optimised route planning and faster scanning.
The business is also recruiting roles within the wider operation, including a network of locally based colleagues throughout the UK responsible for ensuring new couriers are set up to succeed from day one with relevant support and coaching.
Successful applicants can also access a range of support through Evri Group’s partnership with Onsi, the flexible benefits platform, including early access to pay, as well as 24/7 GP appointments and shopping discounts. Eligible couriers can also benefit from Evri’s ‘Go Electric’ scheme, which provides a £3,300 contribution over two years towards an electric vehicle.
There are also a number of head office opportunities available across the business, including the recent launch of the Evri Group Sales Academy, which is focused on nurturing the next generation of sales colleagues through a dedicated programme with structured onboarding, coaching and learning.
About Evri Group - Evri Group is a UK’s dedicated parcel delivery company. Following the completed merger between Evri and DHL eCommerce UK in 2025, the combined Group delivers more than 1 billion parcels and a further 1 billion business letters annually.
DHL eCommerce UK will be rebranded Evri Premium, providing greater choice and cost-competitive services for both consumers and businesses, with new services including mail collection and processing, and a dedicated separate network for high-value deliveries.
Evri, the core operating brand, partners with Europe’s top retailers, marketplaces, pre-loved sites and small businesses – and its mission is to be the most convenient way to send, receive and return parcels at a fair cost.
Founded in Yorkshire in 1974, Evri has grown over the last five decades into a team of 12,000+ employees and 30,000+ self-employed couriers working in their local communities, as well as a growing network of more than 12,000+ ParcelShops and Lockers and 500+ hubs and depots.
The Group continues to enhance its international capability and enable the global trade of parcels, boosted by its acquisition in 2025 of Coll-8, an Irish independent customs clearance and logistics specialist, and the DHL eCommerce UK merger.
Evri has 4 million independent 5-star Trustpilot reviews, an average courier rating of 4.6 out of 5, reflecting a strong commitment to customer experience. Every parcel matters to Evri, and that is why it is committed to investing in the continuous improvement of its operations, service and technology.
