Permanent driver recruitment for Darlington employers who want drivers that stay: matched on route, shift pattern and vehicle as well as licence.
Drivers change jobs for a better rota, a closer depot or a newer fleet. We recruit with that in mind.
Sites across the Teesport container terminal and the Hartlepool and Billingham industrial areas run day, night and weekend patterns. We match a permanent driver to the pattern they will actually keep.
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.
Employers hiring permanent drivers across the Tees Valley include Freeport operators, chemical and bulk logistics, offshore wind supply chains and manufacturing distribution.
Permanent roles for career drivers at every stage.
Licence categories, endorsements, Driver CPC status and the tachograph card are confirmed before a driver reaches your shortlist.
You see a short list of drivers who fit the route, the vehicle and the pattern, rather than a stack of CVs.
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 Darlington 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.
A short list of drivers who fit, each with notes on licence, experience and availability.
We arrange the interviews and any assessment drive, then brief each driver beforehand.
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.
We ask candidates why they left their last role. The answer tells us whether your job will keep them.
A strong permanent driver brief covers:
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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.
Yes. We recruit permanent drivers across the North East. Tell us where the depot is and we will search within a realistic commute.
Yes. Our temporary driving desk supplies HGV Class 1, Class 2, 7.5 tonne and van drivers while the permanent search runs.
Upload your CV and tell us your licence, your area and the shift pattern you want. We contact you when a permanent role fits.
Yes. Tell us the ticket and the type of loads so we look for drivers who hold it and have used it.
Permanent driver recruitment elsewhere in the North East:
Temporary driver cover in Darlington:
Other specialisms in Darlington:
See our national HGV & LGV Driver Recruitment page, or all logistics recruitment in Darlington.
Send the depot, the licence, the shift and the pay. We will come back with a view on the Darlington market and a plan for the search.