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Permanent HGV hiring · Pontypool

HGV & LGV Driver Recruitment in Pontypool

Settled, permanent driving roles for career drivers and reliable permanent hires for Pontypool transport managers.

Wales

Hiring drivers for good in Pontypool

We look for drivers who want the job you are offering, not just any job with a licence attached.

Pontypool sits in Wales, where the M4 corridor, the ABP ports and a strong manufacturing base anchor the logistics labour market. Across Wales, permanent drivers work out of sites such as the Bridgend and Llanelli manufacturing estates. The right hire usually lives within a sensible commute of the depot.

A permanent offer competes with every other operator's. We help you set pay, shift premiums and start dates that land first time.

Employers hiring permanent drivers across Wales include manufacturing and automotive supply chains, port logistics, retail DCs and national 3PLs.

The jobs we work

The permanent seats we fill

Permanent roles across every licence category.

Our approach in Pontypool

Right driver, right shift, right depot

Licence and CPC checked

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

Permanent and temporary

Permanent drivers for your payroll in Pontypool — and temporary HGV, 7.5 tonne and van cover when a seat needs filling first.

Through the first weeks

We keep in touch through the notice period and the first weeks in the job, so small problems are raised before they become resignations.

Pay, clearly

What HGV & LGV drivers earn in Pontypool

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

Pay in Wales 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

Brief, search, shortlist

The shortlist

A short list of drivers who fit, each with notes on licence, experience and availability.

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

The brief that works

A driver who feels settled looks after the vehicle, the load and the customer. Settled starts with the right job.

Career drivers value a known start time, a clean vehicle and a transport office that plans ahead.

A strong permanent driver brief covers:

  • The licence category and any tickets such as ADR or HIAB
  • The shift pattern and how often it rotates
  • The vehicles and the age of the fleet
  • Your interview and assessment drive process
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Driver FAQs

Before you ask

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 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.

What makes a permanent driver stay?

A settled shift, a depot they can reach easily, a well-kept vehicle and pay that matches the local market. We recruit around all four.

Around the region

Related driver pages for Pontypool

Permanent driver recruitment elsewhere in Wales:

Temporary driver cover in Pontypool:

Other specialisms in Pontypool:

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

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