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HGV & LGV Driver Recruitment in Carshalton

From trunking to multi-drop, we find permanent drivers for Carshalton operations and put forward the ones who want the job for the long term.

London & the South East

Carshalton driver recruitment, done properly

We look for drivers who want the job you are offering, not just any job with a licence attached.

Operators across London & the South East are served by the M25 orbital, the A13 and A406, Heathrow Airport and the deep-water ports at London Gateway and Tilbury. Permanent drivers value routes they know and a start time that stays the same.

Class 1 trunking, Class 2 store runs and 7.5 tonne multi-drop attract different drivers. We recruit each one differently.

Across London & the South East, permanent driving roles cluster around freight sites such as Park Royal, the Thames Gateway, London Gateway and the distribution parks ringing the M25.

Roles we fill

Driving roles we recruit for

From 7.5 tonne multi-drop to Class 1 trunking and the team leaders around them.

How we work with Carshalton fleets

Fewer interviews, better hires

Retention first

We ask drivers what would make them stay before we ask whether they can start, so the people we shortlist want this job, not just a job.

Permanent and temporary

Permanent drivers for your payroll in Carshalton — and temporary HGV, 7.5 tonne and van cover when a seat needs filling first.

Through the first weeks

We keep in touch through the notice period and the first weeks in the job, so small problems are raised before they become resignations.

Pay benchmarks

What HGV & LGV drivers earn in Carshalton

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

If your offer sits below the local market, we will say so before you interview anyone. Figures are indicative, not a guarantee.

How it works

Three stages to a hire

Screening

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

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.

Your brief

Details that sharpen the search

Permanent hiring suits steady, year-round work. Temporary cover suits peaks and gaps. Many operators use both.

Notice periods for drivers are often short, so a good offer can move quickly. We keep the process tight.

A strong permanent driver brief covers:

  • The depot address and where drivers start and finish
  • Guaranteed hours and holiday entitlement
  • Your interview and assessment drive process
  • The start date and how many drivers you need
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Permanent HGV & LGV driver jobs in London & the South East

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Driver FAQs

Frequently asked

Which licence categories do you recruit for?

Category C+E (Class 1), Category C (Class 2) and C1 (7.5 tonne), plus drivers with ADR or HIAB tickets.

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.

How long does a permanent driver search take?

It depends on the licence, the shift pattern and the local market. We give you a realistic view at the start, before the search begins.

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.

Can you recruit several drivers at once?

Yes. For a new contract or a growing fleet we can recruit a group of permanent drivers, with start dates staggered if that helps.

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Related driver pages for Carshalton

Permanent driver recruitment elsewhere in London & the South East:

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Other specialisms in Carshalton:

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

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