Permanent driver recruitment for Northampton employers who want drivers that stay: matched on route, shift pattern and vehicle as well as licence.
Every permanent driver we put forward has been checked on licence, experience and what they want from the role.
Northampton is the spiritual home of UK 'big-shed' logistics — DIRFT and Magna Park put some of the country's largest national distribution centres on its doorstep, right at the centre of the Golden Triangle. We recruit permanent drivers for the fleets that keep that work moving.
A permanent offer competes with every other operator's. We help you set pay, shift premiums and start dates that land first time.
Depots across DIRFT (Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal), Brackmills, Swan Valley and nearby Magna Park compete for the same experienced drivers, so a clear offer matters.
Permanent roles across every licence category.
We benchmark basic pay, shift premiums and overtime against the local market before the vacancy goes out.
Where you run an assessment drive, we build it into the interview process so candidates know what to expect.
You see a short list of drivers who fit the route, the vehicle and the pattern, rather than a stack of CVs.
Indicative permanent salaries in Northampton run from around £30k for 7.5t up to £45k+ for Class 1 nights and trunking.
A clear, competitive offer shortens the search. We give you a current read on pay for the role before the vacancy goes live. Figures are indicative, not a guarantee.
Drivers who are looking and drivers who are not, approached with the details that matter to them.
A short list of drivers who fit, each with notes on licence, experience and availability.
Induction dates, the first shift and who to report to, confirmed with the driver in advance.
A driver who feels settled looks after the vehicle, the load and the customer. Settled starts with the right job.
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:
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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.
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. Tell us the legs, the start time and whether nights out are involved, so we approach drivers who want that pattern.
Yes. Our transport and planning desk recruits the transport office roles around your drivers.
Yes. Our temporary driving desk supplies HGV Class 1, Class 2, 7.5 tonne and van drivers while the permanent search runs.
Permanent driver recruitment elsewhere in the East Midlands:
Temporary driver cover in Northampton:
Other specialisms in Northampton:
See our national HGV & LGV Driver Recruitment page, or all logistics recruitment in Northampton.
Tell us what your best drivers have in common and we will look for more of them.