From trunking to multi-drop, we find permanent drivers for Lerwick operations and put forward the ones who want the job for the long term.
Permanent driver recruitment starts with the shift, the vehicle and the depot, because those are what decide whether a driver stays.
Logistics around Lerwick is defined by distance: long trunk runs on the A9 and A82, ferry timetables and the demands of remote and island delivery. Across the Highlands & Islands, permanent drivers work out of sites such as Inverness and the A9 corridor distribution depots. The right hire usually lives within a sensible commute of the depot.
Class 1 trunking, Class 2 store runs and 7.5 tonne multi-drop attract different drivers. We recruit each one differently.
Permanent demand across the Highlands & Islands follows whisky and food and drink distribution, renewable energy logistics, island and remote-delivery operators and regional hauliers.
Permanent driving and transport roles, from the cab to the transport office.
Licence categories, endorsements, Driver CPC status and the tachograph card are confirmed before a driver reaches your shortlist.
We look at where drivers live as well as what they drive, so the role in Lerwick goes to someone who can get there every day.
Where you run an assessment drive, we build it into the interview process so candidates know what to expect.
Indicative permanent salaries in Lerwick run from around £30k for 7.5t up to £45k+ for Class 1 nights and trunking.
Drivers weigh the whole package: pay, hours, holiday, the depot and how often the rota changes. Figures are indicative, not a guarantee.
A short list of drivers who fit, each with notes on licence, experience and availability.
We help agree pay, start date and notice period so the offer is accepted first time.
Induction dates, the first shift and who to report to, confirmed with the driver in advance.
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:
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Category C+E (Class 1), Category C (Class 2) and C1 (7.5 tonne), plus drivers with ADR or HIAB tickets.
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.
Yes. We recruit permanent drivers across Scotland. 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.
Yes. Our transport and planning desk recruits the transport office roles around your drivers.
Permanent driver recruitment elsewhere in Scotland:
Temporary driver cover in Lerwick:
Other specialisms in Lerwick:
See our national HGV & LGV Driver Recruitment page, or all logistics recruitment in Lerwick.
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