HGV Driver recruitment agency listing
A heavy goods vehicle (HGV) is the usual form of transport used in Haulage and Distribution in the UK. Driving these vehicles requires specialist training and a particular licence.
HGV licences
Most people fund their own training and assessment before qualifying as an HGV driver. Candidates must be over 18 and hold a driving licence with a category B provision to be considered for training. Only those candidates with a category C+E provision on their licence will be eligible to apply for the majority of HGV vacancies, however. Most employers will carry out a criminal record check as part of the recruitment process, and some will only consider those applicants who have been driving professionally for a minimum of three years.
Person specification
The job of HGV Driver is an intrinsically solitary role, so candidates should be prepared to experience a degree of isolation in the course of their day-to-day work. The health and safety laws pertaining to driving need to be fully understood, and a driver's understanding of these rules is likely to be checked during the interview process. Recruitment agencies generallly provide a range of employment opportunities for experienced drivers, with many which are on a self-employed basis.
Salaries
Junior Driving Staff can expect a starting salary of between £17,000 and £20,000, but experienced Drivers handling the very largest vehicles can make up to £40,000 per year.
Revolution Driver Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Industries covered: Driving, plus: Logistics
Multi Trades Recruitment Ltd
Industries covered: Driving, plus: Automotive, Aviation, Construction, Creative / Design, Defence, Engineering, Headhunting, Health & Safety, Housebuilding, Industrial, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Project Management, Property, Rail, Security
Labour Hire Ltd
Industries covered: Driving, plus: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Agriculture, Automotive, Aviation, Banking, Catering and Hospitality, Construction, Consulting, Creative / Design, Call Centre / Customer Service, Defence, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental, Executive / Management, Facilities Management, Financial Services, Food & Drink, Government / Public Sector, Headhunting, Health & Safety, Housebuilding, Industrial, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Market Research, Media, Pharmaceutical, Printing & Publishing, Property, Purchasing, Rail, Sales, Training / Learning, Science, Security, Shipping, Space & Satellite, Sport, Recreation & Leisure, Telecommunications, Travel, Energy / Renewable Energy, FMCG
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Pure Staff Ltd
Industries covered: Driving, plus: Automotive, Call Centre / Customer Service, Engineering, Industrial, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, FMCG
Recruiter Tip
With a view to recruiting a HGV driver, employers should ensure that candidates hold a category C+E driving license that enables them to operate vehicles over 3.5 kg and with a trailer weighing more than 750 kg.Berry Recruitment - Driving Division
Industries covered: Driving, plus: Logistics
Paragon Meed Ltd - Industrial & Logistics Division
Industries covered: Driving, plus: Agriculture, Automotive, Aviation, Industrial, Manufacturing / Production, Pharmaceutical, Printing & Publishing
Trade Team Recruitment Ltd
Industries covered: Driving, plus: Administration, Agriculture, Automotive, Aviation, Construction, Engineering, Facilities Management, Health & Safety, Industrial, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Printing & Publishing, Project Management, Property, Rail, Space & Satellite
Mainstay Recruitment
Industries covered: Driving, plus: Industrial, Logistics
Resolve Recruitment Services - Driving & Industrial Division
Industries covered: Driving, plus: Industrial, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production
Recruiter Tip
Working conditions are typically lonely with drivers expected to spend prolonged hours on the road. Candidates should also be prepared to spend time away from home with overnight stays possible on long journeys.Nelson Recruitment Services Ltd
Industries covered: Driving, plus: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Agriculture, Arts, Automotive, Aviation, Banking, Biotechnology, Catering and Hospitality, Charity, Construction, Consulting, Creative / Design, Call Centre / Customer Service, Domestic / Child Care, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental, Executive / Management, Facilities Management, Fashion, Financial Services, Food & Drink, Graduate, Headhunting, Health Care, Health & Safety, Housebuilding, Personnel / HR, Industrial, Information Industry, Insurance, IT, Legal, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Market Research, Media, Multilingual & Language, Not-for-profit, Pharmaceutical, PR, Printing & Publishing, Project Management, Property, Purchasing, Rail, Retail, Sales, Training / Learning, Science, Security, Shipping, Space & Satellite, Sport, Recreation & Leisure, Tax, Telecommunications, Travel, Energy / Renewable Energy, FMCG, Digital
CMD RECRUITMENT LIMITED
Industries covered: Driving, plus: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Agriculture, Automotive, Catering and Hospitality, Construction, Call Centre / Customer Service, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental, Executive / Management, Facilities Management, Financial Services, Headhunting, Health & Safety, Personnel / HR, Industrial, IT, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Media, Multilingual & Language, PR, Printing & Publishing, Project Management, Purchasing, Rail, Sales, Telecommunications
Prodrive Recruitment
Industries covered: Driving, plus: Industrial, Logistics, Shipping
Logistics Support Network
Industries covered: Driving, plus: Automotive, Industrial, Logistics
Strong Recruitment Group
Industries covered: Driving, plus: Construction, Engineering, Facilities Management, Housebuilding, Industrial, Logistics
Recruiter Tip
Candidates looking to progress in the driving industry should be aware that many driving recruitment agencies will offer on-going training including CPC training, Taco graph, ADR certification in order to meet the demand of the industry.The Best Connection
Industries covered: Driving, plus: Administration, Agriculture, Automotive, Aviation, Catering and Hospitality, Construction, Call Centre / Customer Service, Electronics, Engineering, Facilities Management, Food & Drink, Government / Public Sector, Industrial, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Pharmaceutical, Retail, FMCG
Connect Appointments
Industries covered: Driving, plus: Accounting & Finance, Administration, Automotive, Aviation, Banking, Catering and Hospitality, Construction, Consulting, Creative / Design, Call Centre / Customer Service, Defence, Electronics, Engineering, Environmental, Executive / Management, Facilities Management, Financial Services, Food & Drink, Government / Public Sector, Headhunting, Health & Safety, Personnel / HR, Industrial, Information Industry, Insurance, IT, Legal, Logistics, Manufacturing / Production, Marketing, Media, Multilingual & Language, Pharmaceutical, PR, Printing & Publishing, Project Management, Purchasing, Sales, Shipping, Space & Satellite, Telecommunications, Travel, Energy / Renewable Energy, FMCG, Digital