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HGV & LGV Driver Recruitment in Basingstoke

Hiring a driver for good in Basingstoke? We run the search, check the licence and the Driver CPC and send a shortlist worth interviewing.

South East

Permanent HGV drivers for Basingstoke

Permanent recruitment for driving roles is about fit as much as entitlement.

Permanent vacancies across the South East come from retail and grocery distribution, port and Channel logistics, aerospace and FMCG supply chains and regional 3PLs. Each wants drivers who will still be on the rota in a year.

We talk to drivers about the rota, the vehicles, the start time and the depot before we mention your vacancy, so the shortlist is made of people who want that job.

Drivers living near the M25 and M3 corridors, the south-coast ports and the distribution parks around Gatwick have plenty of choice. We help your vacancy stand out.

Positions we place

From Class 1 to transport team leaders

Permanent driving jobs matched to licence, shift and route.

What sets the desk apart

A driver desk, not a generalist agency

The depot and the commute

We look at where drivers live as well as what they drive, so the role in Basingstoke 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.

Fewer, better interviews

You see a short list of drivers who fit the route, the vehicle and the pattern, rather than a stack of CVs.

What the market pays

What HGV & LGV drivers earn in Basingstoke

Indicative permanent salaries in Basingstoke 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

What happens after you brief us

The search

Drivers who are looking and drivers who are not, approached with the details that matter to them.

Screening

Licence, endorsements, Driver CPC, tachograph card and right to work checked, then a conversation about the job itself.

The offer

We help agree pay, start date and notice period so the offer is accepted first time.

Your brief

What we ask at the start

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

Career drivers value a known start time, a clean vehicle and a transport office that plans ahead.

A strong permanent driver brief covers:

  • The depot address and where drivers start and finish
  • The shift pattern and how often it rotates
  • Guaranteed hours and holiday entitlement
  • Your interview and assessment drive process
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Driver FAQs

Worth knowing

Do you recruit permanent HGV drivers in Basingstoke?

Yes. We recruit permanent Class 1, Class 2 and 7.5 tonne drivers for operators across 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 you recruit night trunking drivers?

Yes. Tell us the legs, the start time and whether nights out are involved, so we approach drivers who want that pattern.

Do you recruit drivers with ADR or HIAB tickets?

Yes. Tell us the ticket and the type of loads so we look for drivers who hold it and have used it.

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.

Where to next

Related driver pages for Basingstoke

Permanent driver recruitment elsewhere in the South East:

Temporary driver cover in Basingstoke:

Other specialisms in Basingstoke:

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

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