We recruit permanent Class 1, Class 2 and 7.5 tonne drivers for Lancaster and the North West, screened on licence and experience before you meet them.
A permanent hire should still be in the cab next year. That is the standard we recruit to.
Permanent vacancies across the North West come from port and intermodal operators, chilled and grocery distribution, e-commerce fulfilment and manufacturing logistics. Each wants drivers who will still be on the rota in a year.
If Lancaster is a hard place to hire, we widen the search to drivers who could realistically commute and tell you plainly what the shortlist is likely to look like.
Across the North West, permanent driving roles cluster around freight sites such as Trafford Park — one of Europe's largest industrial estates — Omega Warrington and the Port of Liverpool.
Permanent driving and transport roles, from the cab to the transport office.
We ask drivers what would make them stay before we ask whether they can start, so the people we shortlist want this job, not just a job.
Where you run an assessment drive, we build it into the interview process so candidates know what to expect.
Permanent drivers for your payroll in Lancaster — and temporary HGV, 7.5 tonne and van cover when a seat needs filling first.
Indicative permanent salaries in Lancaster run from around £30k for 7.5t up to £45k+ for Class 1 nights and trunking.
Pay in the North West 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.
A short list of drivers who fit, each with notes on licence, experience and availability.
We arrange the interviews and any assessment drive, then brief each driver beforehand.
We help agree pay, start date and notice period so the offer is accepted first time.
For Lancaster 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:
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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.
Yes. We benchmark basic pay, shift premiums and overtime for the role so your offer is competitive before the vacancy goes out.
Yes. We recruit permanent drivers across the North West. Tell us where the depot is and we will search within a realistic commute.
Yes. For a new contract or a growing fleet we can recruit a group of permanent drivers, with start dates staggered if that helps.
Upload your CV and tell us your licence, your area and the shift pattern you want. We contact you when a permanent role fits.
Permanent driver recruitment elsewhere in the North West:
Temporary driver cover in Lancaster:
Other specialisms in Lancaster:
See our national HGV & LGV Driver Recruitment page, or all logistics recruitment in Lancaster.
A short brief is enough to start: the vehicle, the pattern of work and the start date.