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HGV & LGV Driver Recruitment in Eastleigh

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

South East

Permanent HGV drivers for Eastleigh

A permanent hire should still be in the cab next year. That is the standard we recruit to.

Operators across the South East are served by the M25, M3, M4, M20 and M23, Gatwick Airport and the ports at Southampton, Portsmouth and Dover. 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.

Employers hiring permanent drivers across the South East include retail and grocery distribution, port and Channel logistics, aerospace and FMCG supply chains and regional 3PLs.

Positions we place

From Class 1 to transport team leaders

Permanent roles for career drivers at every stage.

What sets the desk apart

A driver desk, not a generalist agency

Matched to the shift

Nights, earlies, weekends or tramping: the shift pattern decides whether a driver stays, so it comes first in the match.

Assessment drives arranged

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

Permanent and temporary

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

What the market pays

What HGV & LGV drivers earn in Eastleigh

Indicative permanent salaries in Eastleigh 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 shortlist

A short list of drivers who fit, each with notes on licence, experience and availability.

Interviews and assessment drives

We arrange the interviews and any assessment drive, then brief each driver beforehand.

The start

Induction dates, the first shift and who to report to, confirmed with the driver in advance.

Your brief

What we ask at the start

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

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 type of work: trunking, rounds, multi-drop or tramping
  • The start date and how many drivers you need
  • What your longest-serving drivers like about the job
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Driver FAQs

Worth knowing

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 cover towns near Eastleigh?

Yes. We recruit permanent drivers across the South East. Tell us where the depot is and we will search within a realistic commute.

I am a driver. How do I find a permanent role?

Upload your CV and tell us your licence, your area and the shift pattern you want. We contact you when a permanent role fits.

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 Eastleigh

Permanent driver recruitment elsewhere in the South East:

Temporary driver cover in Eastleigh:

Other specialisms in Eastleigh:

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

Need a permanent driver?

Start a permanent driver search

Send the depot, the licence, the shift and the pay. We will come back with a view on the Eastleigh market and a plan for the search.