Hiring a driver for good in Chester-le-Street? We run the search, check the licence and the Driver CPC and send a shortlist worth interviewing.
Permanent driver recruitment starts with the shift, the vehicle and the depot, because those are what decide whether a driver stays.
Driving employers across the North East include automotive and chemicals supply chains, port and bulk logistics, retail distribution and regional 3PLs. Each runs a different pattern of work, so we recruit to the operation rather than to a job title.
If Chester-le-Street is a hard place to hire, we widen the search to drivers who could realistically commute and tell you plainly what the shortlist is likely to look like.
Depots across the Port of Tyne and the Nissan and Washington supply-chain parks compete for the same experienced drivers, so a clear offer matters.
Permanent driving jobs matched to licence, shift and route.
We look at where drivers live as well as what they drive, so the role in Chester-le-Street goes to someone who can get there every day.
We benchmark basic pay, shift premiums and overtime against the local market before the vacancy goes out.
We keep in touch through the notice period and the first weeks in the job, so small problems are raised before they become resignations.
Indicative permanent salaries in Chester-le-Street 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.
Route, vehicle, shift, pay and start date, plus what made your best drivers stay.
Drivers who are looking and drivers who are not, approached with the details that matter to them.
Induction dates, the first shift and who to report to, confirmed with the driver in advance.
A driver who feels settled looks after the vehicle, the load and the customer. Settled starts with the right job.
Career drivers value a known start time, a clean vehicle and a transport office that plans ahead.
A strong permanent driver brief covers:
Loading live roles…
Yes. We recruit permanent Class 1, Class 2 and 7.5 tonne drivers for operators across the North East, placed directly onto your payroll.
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.
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.
Yes. We benchmark basic pay, shift premiums and overtime for the role so your offer is competitive before the vacancy goes out.
Upload your CV and tell us your licence, your area and the shift pattern you want. We contact you when a permanent role fits.
Permanent driver recruitment elsewhere in the North East:
Temporary driver cover in Chester-le-Street:
Other specialisms in Chester-le-Street:
See our national HGV & LGV Driver Recruitment page, or all logistics recruitment in Chester-le-Street.
Tell us what your best drivers have in common and we will look for more of them.