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HGV & LGV Driver Recruitment in Acton

Permanent drivers for hauliers, 3PLs, retailers and own-account fleets in and around Acton.

London & the South East

A permanent driving desk for Acton

Permanent driver recruitment starts with the shift, the vehicle and the depot, because those are what decide whether a driver stays.

Driving employers across London & the South East include urban fulfilment and last-mile operators, grocery and convenience distribution, airfreight handlers and metropolitan 3PLs. Each runs a different pattern of work, so we recruit to the operation rather than to a job title.

Night trunks, early store deliveries and weekend work each suit a different kind of driver. The shift pattern is the first thing we ask about.

Across London & the South East, permanent driving roles cluster around freight sites such as London Gateway and the Thames Gateway, Park Royal, Enfield and the Heathrow airfreight belt.

Roles on our desk

Driving and transport roles

Drivers for every licence category, plus the people who train and lead them.

What you can expect

Permanent hires that last

Licence and CPC checked

Licence categories, endorsements, Driver CPC status and the tachograph card are confirmed before a driver reaches your shortlist.

The depot and the commute

We look at where drivers live as well as what they drive, so the role in Acton goes to someone who can get there every day.

Assessment drives arranged

Where you run an assessment drive, we build it into the interview process so candidates know what to expect.

What good drivers cost

What HGV & LGV drivers earn in Acton

Indicative permanent salaries in Acton run from around £30k for 7.5t up to £45k+ for Class 1 nights and trunking.

A clear, competitive offer shortens the search. We give you a current read on pay for the role before the vacancy goes live. Figures are indicative, not a guarantee.

How it works

Our process, step by step

The shortlist

A short list of drivers who fit, each with notes on licence, experience and availability.

The start

Induction dates, the first shift and who to report to, confirmed with the driver in advance.

After the start

We check in during the first weeks so any early problem is raised and resolved.

Your brief

Getting the brief right

Permanent drivers become the people who train the next ones. Hiring well now makes the next hire easier.

If a role is hard to fill, we look at what is making it hard: the start time, the pay or the route. Then we tell you.

A strong permanent driver brief covers:

  • The shift pattern and how often it rotates
  • Guaranteed hours and holiday entitlement
  • Your interview and assessment drive process
  • The start date and how many drivers you need
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Driver FAQs

The detail

Do you recruit permanent HGV drivers in Acton?

Yes. We recruit permanent Class 1, Class 2 and 7.5 tonne drivers for operators across London & the South East, placed directly onto your payroll.

How do you check drivers before we meet them?

We confirm licence categories and endorsements, Driver CPC status, the digital tachograph card and right to work, then talk to each driver about the job.

Can temporary drivers cover the gap until a permanent hire starts?

Yes. Our temporary driving desk supplies HGV Class 1, Class 2, 7.5 tonne and van drivers while the permanent search runs.

I am a driver. How do I find a permanent role?

Upload your CV and tell us your licence, your area and the shift pattern you want. We contact you when a permanent role fits.

What makes a permanent driver stay?

A settled shift, a depot they can reach easily, a well-kept vehicle and pay that matches the local market. We recruit around all four.

Keep reading

Related driver pages for Acton

Permanent driver recruitment elsewhere in London & the South East:

Temporary driver cover in Acton:

Other specialisms in Acton:

See our national HGV & LGV Driver Recruitment page, or all logistics recruitment in Acton.

Hiring drivers in Acton?

Find the driver who stays

Give us the role and the site. We will shortlist drivers who fit the job you are actually offering.