Night Charger

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 are charged (they’re electic) and ready for next-day operations. They are responsible for vehicle key management during the night. They must operate independently, and so need to be self-motivated and work efficiently. The need to be reliable and trustworthy in their conduct.

The role should escalate vehicle or charging issues quickly, and must work carefully to avoid damage or accidents. The Night Charger also supports basic depot tasks during downtime. The Night Charger is likely to be coordinating a small team of Agency drivers.

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

The role is 5 days per week, including one weekend day.

What you’ll be doing 🚀

• Charge all vehicles overnight, prioritising vehicles according to the plan. Monitor charging sessions to ensure vehicles are charging correctly. Plan charging sequences to accommodate longer charging times for HGVs. Adapt to live issues (e.g. chargers not working, vehicles damaged).

• Take responsibility for vehicle keys & key management; zero tolerance for lost keys.

• Provide handover to morning Fleet team.

• 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.

• Coordinate Agency Night Charging team to work efficiently to the plan.

• Coordinate with Night Ops teams around Depot yard usage.

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

• Night Chargers may also be required to support with basic depot tasks (e.g. sortation, handling) when charging activity is complete.

• 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)

What we’re looking for 🔎

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

• Valid van driving licence is required - >21 years’ old, licence held for >1 year, 0 points on licence.

• 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.

• Valid HGV licens may be required.

• Understanding of electric vehicle charging processes.

• Basic vehicle troubleshooting ability.

Our Values

• 😊 We Are Kind - Kind to the planet, our team and our partners. We listen with purpose, leave our egos at the door and aren't afraid to make difficult decisions. We must never confuse kindness with being "nice" - it requires us to be fair, consistent, honest, thoughtful and compassionate.

• 🤝 We Are Tenacious - We fight every day to keep the customer promise, for every parcel entrusted to us. No matter how hard it gets or whatever stands in our way, we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence.

• 💡 We Are Curious - We never settle, constantly challenge convention and are never afraid to ask why. We believe there is always more to learn, always a better way, and that we're always only just getting started. We never fight the urge to be inquisitive, to understand the world around us and to explore where others might not.

• 🌍 We Are Resourceful - Our planet's resources are scarce and our future depends on our ability to use them wisely. Waste is the enemy. We strive to do more with less, be more efficient and make the most of what we have.

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?

• 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 Reports for 2024 and 2025

• Keep up with HIVED ✨here✨