About HIVED 📦

At HIVED, we’re steamrolling forward as one of Europe’s fastest growing startups, and our momentum shows no signs of slowing.

Based in London, we are a climate and logistics start-up building the first sustainable parcel delivery network at scale, powered by a 100% electric fleet. In an ever-growing industry where unreliable service has long been the norm, HIVED has been built from the ground-up to meet the demands of modern consumers and disrupt parcel delivery.

A tech company at heart, our talent and technology is laser-focused on delivering the best possible delivery experience for end-customers and meeting the needs of our retail partners. From our drivers to our data engineers, we are constantly working to improve this customer experience that makes us deliver better.

Already trusted by leading international brands such as John Lewis, Nespresso, Uniqlo, H&M brands and more, we are solidifying our position as the leaders in Europe to tackle this growing market.

Our tight-knit team is made up of ex-Revolut, Bain, HelloFresh, ASOS, Apple and Google employees, and we are backed by some of Europe’s leading investors and VCs in climate-tech, logistics and mobility including Planet A Ventures, Maersk Growth, Pale Blue Dot VC, Eka Ventures, NordicNinja VC and the British government. We’re passionate about driving innovation and redefining the future of delivery.

Role Overview 📝

The Night Charger is responsible for ensuring all vehicles correctly charged and ready for next-day operations (incl HGV). They must operate fairly independently, and so needs to be self-motivated and to work efficiently to a plan.

The role owns should escalate vehicle or charging issues quickly, and must operate with exceptional care to avoid damage or accidents.

The Night Charger also supports basic depot tasks during downtime.

This is a safety-critical night role with direct impact on fleet readiness and morning dispatch.

Responsibilities 

• Charge all vehicles overnight according to plan.

• Safely move vehicles between yard, charging points, and parking locations.

• Ensure all vehicle and charging issues are logged and escalated using standard inspection processes.

• Drive vehicles carefully and defensively at all times; zero tolerance for accidents.

• Plan charging sequences to accommodate longer charging times for HGVs

• Monitor charging sessions to ensure vehicles are charging correctly

• Use external charging infrastructure when required to maintain fleet readiness.

• Safely move vehicles within the depot yard to and from charging points.

• Assist with organising depot activity during overnight operations.

• Support team coordination when acting in a supervisory capacity.

• Support basic depot tasks (e.g. sortation, handling) when charging activity is complete.

  • Assist with moving equipment, organising cages, or general depot tasks.

  • Maintain safe working practices across all activities.

  • Support warehouse or depot teams during quieter periods if operationally required.

• Maintain a clean, safe charging and yard environment.

• Carry out minor overnight fixes where appropriate, such as:

  • Jump starting vehicles

  • Replacing or reconnecting 12V batteries

  • Inflating or replacing tyres (if trained)

 Requirements 

• 1-3 years’ experience operating in operational roles or vehicle-related roles.

• Experienced, confident and safe vehicle handling, especially at night.

• Comfortable working independently and following clear instructions.

• High attention to detail and safety awareness.

• Flexible, willing to support general depot tasks when required.

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work night shifts.

• Able to communicate effectively & build relationships & work cross-functionally

• Valid HGV license may be required.

• Valid van driving licences is be required.

• Understanding of electric vehicle charging processes

• Basic vehicle troubleshooting ability
  

How we reward our team 🎁

• Dynamic working environment with a diverse and driven team

• Huge opportunity for learning in a high growth environment, with progression opportunities based on success in the role

• 25 days of holiday allowance plus public holidays

  • similarly on 4 days on - 3 days off shift pattern, you are entitled to the equivalent of 20 days paid holiday plus public holidays

• 1 Birthday Day Off + 2 Tenure-Based Additional Days Off

• Subsidised Private Medical Insurance including dental, vision & mental health therapy

• Bi-annual performance reviews and tailored development plans

• Annual compensation review

• Team lunch provided once a week

• Quarterly team socials and annual sports day (HIVED Olympics)

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption policy as day 1 right

• Community volunteer days

• Cycle to work scheme

• Dog friendly office and depots

• MacBook Air or Windows Laptop (depending on your preference)

🔍 Want to learn more?

• 🎥 Meet the team in 60 seconds: Behind the scenes with HIVED

• HIVED is B Corporation certified

• HIVED is #7 on The Sunday Times Tech 100

• Read how HIVED raised $42M to transform parcel delivery with AI and all-electric logistics network

• Check the Impact Report 2024

• Keep up with HIVED ✨ here ✨