Evri to Add 9,000 Jobs Following £2.7 Billion Apollo Takeover

The parcel delivery company aims to meet increasing demand with a major recruitment drive and expansion plans.

Evri will hire 8,000 delivery drivers and 1,000 warehouse staff, focusing on key locations in Scotland, Bury St Edmunds, Plymouth, and Gatwick.
The move follows Apollo Global Management's acquisition of Evri, formerly Hermes, outbidding JD.com and DHL.
Evri plans to expand its delivery capacity to handle up to 4 million parcels daily, surpassing pandemic peak levels.
Despite past criticism over service standards, Evri claims 99% of deliveries are now on time after significant investments.
The company's self-employed couriers typically earn £16.50 per hour, contributing to Evri's goal of being net zero by 2035.