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HGV & LGV Driver Recruitment in Honiton

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

Devon & Cornwall

Honiton driver recruitment, done properly

Good drivers are rarely out of work, so the search reaches beyond people who happen to be looking this week.

Much of the permanent driving work across Devon & Cornwall starts at the A30 and A38 trunk corridors and the Exeter distribution parks. We search for drivers who already know that geography.

Class 1 trunking, Class 2 store runs and 7.5 tonne multi-drop attract different drivers. We recruit each one differently.

Permanent demand across Devon & Cornwall follows food and drink and agri-food processing, marine and port logistics, tourism-driven retail distribution and regional hauliers.

Roles we fill

Driving roles we recruit for

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

How we work with Honiton fleets

Fewer interviews, better hires

Licence and CPC checked

Licence categories, endorsements, Driver CPC status and the tachograph card are confirmed before a driver reaches your shortlist.

The depot and the commute

We look at where drivers live as well as what they drive, so the role in Honiton 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.

Pay benchmarks

What HGV & LGV drivers earn in Honiton

Indicative permanent salaries in Honiton 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 offer

We help agree pay, start date and notice period so the offer is accepted first time.

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

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

Drivers who leave early often cite the rota, the depot or the vehicle. We raise all three in the first conversation.

A strong permanent driver brief covers:

  • The licence category and any tickets such as ADR or HIAB
  • 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

Which licence categories do you recruit for?

Category C+E (Class 1), Category C (Class 2) and C1 (7.5 tonne), plus drivers with ADR or HIAB tickets.

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 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.

Do you also recruit transport managers and planners?

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

Can temporary drivers cover the gap until a permanent hire starts?

Yes. Our temporary driving desk supplies HGV Class 1, Class 2, 7.5 tonne and van drivers while the permanent search runs.

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Other specialisms in Honiton:

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

Hiring drivers in Honiton?

Brief us on the vacancy

Share the vacancy and we will recommend any pay, shift or advert changes before the search begins.