Permanent HGV and LGV driver recruitment across the South East, built around retention rather than filling a seat for a week.
A permanent hire should still be in the cab next year. That is the standard we recruit to.
From port and Channel freight to retail distribution, employers around Ringwood compete hard for experienced permanent people. Across the South East, permanent drivers work out of sites such as the M25 and M3 corridors, the south-coast ports and the distribution parks around Gatwick. The right hire usually lives within a sensible commute of the depot.
If Ringwood 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.
Permanent demand across the South East follows Channel-port and customs operators, chilled grocery distribution, aerospace supply chains and regional carriers.
Drivers for every licence category, plus the people who train and lead them.
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 Ringwood run from around £30k for 7.5t up to £45k+ for Class 1 nights and trunking.
Basic rate is only part of the offer. Drivers compare shift premiums, overtime rates, guaranteed hours and the age of the fleet. Figures are indicative, not a guarantee.
Route, vehicle, shift, pay and start date, plus what made your best drivers stay.
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.
Where the work is steady, a permanent hire can cost less over a year than rolling temporary cover and gives customers a familiar face.
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. Tell us the legs, the start time and whether nights out are involved, so we approach drivers who want that pattern.
Yes. We benchmark basic pay, shift premiums and overtime for the role so your offer is competitive before the vacancy goes out.
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 the South East:
Temporary driver cover in Ringwood:
Other specialisms in Ringwood:
See our national HGV & LGV Driver Recruitment page, or all logistics recruitment in Ringwood.
Give us the role and the site. We will shortlist drivers who fit the job you are actually offering.