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HGV & LGV Driver Recruitment in Doncaster

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

South Yorkshire

Doncaster driver recruitment, done properly

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

Sites across iPort Doncaster, the West Moor and Redhouse parks and the M18/A1(M) corridor run day, night and weekend patterns. We match a permanent driver to the pattern they will actually keep.

Hiring for a new contract? We can recruit several permanent drivers to start in stages, with temporary cover bridging any gap.

Permanent demand across South Yorkshire follows retail and e-commerce DCs, regional 3PLs, manufacturing and port logistics.

Roles we fill

Driving roles we recruit for

Permanent driving and transport roles, from the cab to the transport office.

How we work with Doncaster fleets

Fewer interviews, better hires

Pay that lands

We benchmark basic pay, shift premiums and overtime against the local market before the vacancy goes out.

Assessment drives arranged

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

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 Doncaster

Indicative permanent salaries in Doncaster 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

The brief

Route, vehicle, shift, pay and start date, plus what made your best drivers stay.

The search

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

After the start

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

Your brief

Details that sharpen the search

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

Driver trainers and team leaders are often promoted from the cab. We recruit for both routes.

A strong permanent driver brief covers:

  • The shift pattern and how often it rotates
  • Basic pay, shift premiums and overtime rates
  • The vehicles and the age of the fleet
  • The type of work: trunking, rounds, multi-drop or tramping
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Driver FAQs

Frequently asked

Do you recruit permanent HGV drivers in Doncaster?

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

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.

Do you help set the salary?

Yes. We benchmark basic pay, shift premiums and overtime for the role so your offer is competitive before the vacancy goes out.

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.

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.

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Related driver pages for Doncaster

Permanent driver recruitment elsewhere in Yorkshire & the Humber:

Temporary driver cover in Doncaster:

Other specialisms in Doncaster:

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

Replacing a driver who has left?

Find the driver who stays

A short brief is enough to start: the vehicle, the pattern of work and the start date.