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HGV & LGV Driver Recruitment in Guildford

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

South East

Permanent HGV drivers for Guildford

We look for drivers who want the job you are offering, not just any job with a licence attached.

Driving employers across the South East include retail and grocery distribution, port and Channel logistics, aerospace and FMCG supply chains and regional 3PLs. Each runs a different pattern of work, so we recruit to the operation rather than to a job title.

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

Hiring across the South East is shaped by the M25, M3, M4, M20 and M23, Gatwick Airport and the ports at Southampton, Portsmouth and Dover: drivers weigh the commute and the routes as much as the pay.

Positions we place

From Class 1 to transport team leaders

Permanent roles across every licence category.

What sets the desk apart

A driver desk, not a generalist agency

Assessment drives arranged

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

Fewer, better interviews

You see a short list of drivers who fit the route, the vehicle and the pattern, rather than a stack of CVs.

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.

What the market pays

What HGV & LGV drivers earn in Guildford

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

Pay in the South East moves with the licence, the shift pattern and the work: nights, tramping and ADR usually carry a premium over day work. Figures are indicative, not a guarantee.

How it works

What happens after you brief us

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.

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 drivers become the people who train the next ones. Hiring well now makes the next hire easier.

Notice periods for drivers are often short, so a good offer can move quickly. We keep the process tight.

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 type of work: trunking, rounds, multi-drop or tramping
  • The start date and how many drivers you need
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Driver FAQs

Worth knowing

Do you recruit permanent HGV drivers in Guildford?

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

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 also recruit transport managers and planners?

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

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 Guildford

Permanent driver recruitment elsewhere in the South East:

Temporary driver cover in Guildford:

Other specialisms in Guildford:

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

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