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HGV & LGV Driver Recruitment in Galashiels

We recruit permanent Class 1, Class 2 and 7.5 tonne drivers for Galashiels and Scotland, screened on licence and experience before you meet them.

southern Scotland

Recruiting permanent drivers in Galashiels

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

Sites across the A74(M) corridor and the Dumfries and Annan industrial estates run day, night and weekend patterns. We match a permanent driver to the pattern they will actually keep.

A permanent offer competes with every other operator's. We help you set pay, shift premiums and start dates that land first time.

Employers hiring permanent drivers across southern Scotland include Irish Sea ferry and groupage operators, dairy and agri-food processing, forestry and timber haulage and regional 3PLs.

Who we place

Permanent driving jobs in Galashiels

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

What Galashiels employers get

Matched on the job, not just the licence

Matched to the shift

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

The depot and the commute

We look at where drivers live as well as what they drive, so the role in Galashiels goes to someone who can get there every day.

Pay that lands

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

What drivers earn

What HGV & LGV drivers earn in Galashiels

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

Basic rate is only part of the offer. Drivers compare shift premiums, overtime rates, guaranteed hours and the age of the fleet. Figures are indicative, not a guarantee.

How it works

From brief to start date

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.

After the start

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

Your brief

Before we start searching

A permanent driver learns your routes, your customers and your yard. That knowledge is worth more every month they stay.

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

A strong permanent driver brief covers:

  • The licence category and any tickets such as ADR or HIAB
  • The shift pattern and how often it rotates
  • The vehicles and the age of the fleet
  • The start date and how many drivers you need
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Driver FAQs

Common questions

Do you recruit permanent HGV drivers in Galashiels?

Yes. We recruit permanent Class 1, Class 2 and 7.5 tonne drivers for operators across southern Scotland, 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.

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 also recruit transport managers and planners?

Yes. Our transport and planning desk recruits the transport office roles around your drivers.

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.

Related pages

Related driver pages for Galashiels

Permanent driver recruitment elsewhere in Scotland:

Temporary driver cover in Galashiels:

Other specialisms in Galashiels:

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

Replacing a driver who has left?

Brief us on the vacancy

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