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HGV & LGV Driver Recruitment in Kirkby-in-Ashfield

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

East Midlands

Kirkby-in-Ashfield driver recruitment, done properly

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

Sites across the Golden Triangle parks at DIRFT, Magna Park and Hams Hall 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.

Hiring across the East Midlands is shaped by the M1, A14, A42 and A50, East Midlands Airport's major air-freight hub and DIRFT's rail terminal: drivers weigh the commute and the routes as much as the pay.

Roles we fill

Driving roles we recruit for

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

How we work with Kirkby-in-Ashfield 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.

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.

Pay benchmarks

What HGV & LGV drivers earn in Kirkby-in-Ashfield

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

Pay in the East Midlands 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

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.

Screening

Licence, endorsements, Driver CPC, tachograph card and right to work checked, then a conversation about the job itself.

Your brief

Details that sharpen the search

For Kirkby-in-Ashfield operators with regular routes, a permanent driver brings the consistency customers notice.

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 depot address and where drivers start and finish
  • The type of work: trunking, rounds, multi-drop or tramping
  • Your interview and assessment drive process
  • The start date and how many drivers you need
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Driver FAQs

Frequently asked

Do you recruit permanent HGV drivers in Kirkby-in-Ashfield?

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

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.

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.

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 cover towns near Kirkby-in-Ashfield?

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

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

Hiring drivers in Kirkby-in-Ashfield?

Brief us on the vacancy

Give us the role and the site. We will shortlist drivers who fit the job you are actually offering.