Hiring a driver for good in Southampton? We run the search, check the licence and the Driver CPC and send a shortlist worth interviewing.
Drivers change jobs for a better rota, a closer depot or a newer fleet. We recruit with that in mind.
Operators across Hampshire & the Solent are served by the M27, M3 and A34, Southampton Airport and the Port of Southampton. Permanent drivers value routes they know and a start time that stays the same.
Class 1 trunking, Class 2 store runs and 7.5 tonne multi-drop attract different drivers. We recruit each one differently.
Permanent demand across Hampshire & the Solent follows Channel-port and customs operators, chilled grocery distribution, aerospace supply chains and regional carriers.
Permanent driving jobs matched to licence, shift and route.
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.
Permanent drivers for your payroll in Southampton — and temporary HGV, 7.5 tonne and van cover when a seat needs filling first.
Indicative permanent salaries in Southampton 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.
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.
We arrange the interviews and any assessment drive, then brief each driver beforehand.
For Southampton operators with regular routes, a permanent driver brings the consistency customers notice.
A realistic job description helps retention. We write the advert around the actual shift, not the best week of the year.
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 benchmark basic pay, shift premiums and overtime for the role so your offer is competitive before the vacancy goes out.
Upload your CV and tell us your licence, your area and the shift pattern you want. We contact you when a permanent role fits.
Yes. Tell us the ticket and the type of loads so we look for drivers who hold it and have used it.
Permanent driver recruitment elsewhere in the South East:
Temporary driver cover in Southampton:
Other specialisms in Southampton:
See our national HGV & LGV Driver Recruitment page, or all logistics recruitment in Southampton.
Tell us what your best drivers have in common and we will look for more of them.