Evri sets out to attract more female drivers12 February 2024
Parcel delivery company Evri is to launch several initiatives to attract and retain female drivers.
While 30% of its couriers are women, the number of female heavy goods vehicle (HGV), light goods vehicle (LGV) and van drivers remain around 3%, only slightly above the industry average.
The new initiatives will include:
A new recruitment and communications campaign to raise awareness and champion female drivers as well as providing more information on becoming a trainee driver, which will include experienced female drivers telling their stories. Listening groups with existing female drivers to understand how Evri can make its workplace a more inclusive environment. A mentoring programme with existing experienced female drivers to support new ones. Lyn Warren, Evri's chief human resources officer (pictured), is leading by example, currently undergoing training to obtain her own CAT C licence.
Evri has dedicated Driving Academy facilities across the UK, including Wakefield and Hemel Hempstead where a pipeline of future LGV drivers are given the training required to achieve their CAT C or to progress to CAT C+E licence. Evri funds this training for both internal and newly recruited colleagues.
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Transport Engineer
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