We recruit permanent Class 1, Class 2 and 7.5 tonne drivers for Seaham and the North East, screened on licence and experience before you meet them.
Good drivers are rarely out of work, so the search reaches beyond people who happen to be looking this week.
From port and bulk freight to automotive supply chains, employers around Seaham compete for experienced permanent logistics people. Across the North East, permanent drivers work out of sites such as the Port of Tyne and the Nissan and Washington supply-chain parks. The right hire usually lives within a sensible commute of the depot.
Hiring for a new contract? We can recruit several permanent drivers to start in stages, with temporary cover bridging any gap.
Permanent demand across the North East follows automotive and chemicals supply chains, port and bulk logistics, retail distribution and regional 3PLs.
Permanent driving and transport roles, from the cab to the transport office.
We look at where drivers live as well as what they drive, so the role in Seaham goes to someone who can get there every day.
We benchmark basic pay, shift premiums and overtime against the local market before the vacancy goes out.
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 Seaham run from around £30k for 7.5t up to £45k+ for Class 1 nights and trunking.
If your offer sits below the local market, we will say so before you interview anyone. Figures are indicative, not a guarantee.
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.
We check in during the first weeks so any early problem is raised and resolved.
Permanent hiring suits steady, year-round work. Temporary cover suits peaks and gaps. Many operators use both.
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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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.
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. 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 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 North East:
Temporary driver cover in Seaham:
Other specialisms in Seaham:
See our national HGV & LGV Driver Recruitment page, or all logistics recruitment in Seaham.
Share the vacancy and we will recommend any pay, shift or advert changes before the search begins.