Where HGV training meets recruitment

Connecting great drivers with rewarding jobs to keep the wheels of the UK logistics sector turning.

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New Driver Recruitment

As the UK’s first and only agency focused wholly on addressing the challenges of Newly Qualified Driver recruitment, we are passionate about getting new drivers into rewarding employment quickly.

Right now, the UK has over 50,000 unfilled driving roles, so the skills of every qualified driver are in high demand. We have unrivalled access to the largest database of newly qualified and almost qualified drivers, so we’re uniquely positioned to connect employers with skilled people.

Let us help you to make the right connection.

Driver Zone

We’ll help you get the right start to your driving career.

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Employer Zone

NQDs could be the best way to boost your workforce.

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Stories of Success

Take a look at how we’ve helped other drivers get started.

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A direct road to employment

We specialise in helping new drivers who are just starting out. So, we like to partner with organisations who feel as passionate about employing newly qualified drivers (NQDs) as we do. But that’s just the beginning.

New drivers gain experience, first jobs become second jobs, and so the wheels keep turning. That’s why we provide recruitment support and ongoing advice for the duration. HGV driving is a career for life and we’re in it for the long-haul, just like you.

Connecting the dots

Use our UK-wide interactive map to locate drivers in training and qualified drivers who are ready to roll. It’s an easy way to find the right people for the job. Search the map, submit a request and we’ll make the connection for you

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Specialist driving skills

The HGV Recruitment Centre specialises in finding rewarding jobs for new and experienced drivers with any of the following categories of licence…

CAT
C1

Any goods vehicle that is above 3.5t and below 7.5t in weight. e.g. supermarket home-delivery vehicles, ambulance.

HGV / LGV Cat 'C' (Class 2)

Any vehicle with a rigid body that is over 7.5t in weight e.g. fire engines, refuse vehicle and any HGV that doesn't have detachable cab or separate trailer.

HGV / LGV at 'C+E' (Class 1)

Vehicles over 7.5t that have a detachable or separate trailer.

PCV /
Cat D

Large Passenger Carrying Vehicles (PCV) that travel by road e.g. bus or coach.

   What we do differently…

100% focused on HGV recruitment

Challenging industry perceptions about newly
qualified drivers

A direct connection from HGV training to employment

Ongoing advice and support for all drivers and all levels of experience

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We love logistics!

Recruiting qualified large-vehicle drivers is our thing. So, we do it really well! Choose HGV Recruitment Centre to handle your next career move and get all of this good stuff…

A team of experienced and friendly recruiters, offering help and support for the whole of your driving career

Specialists in Newly Qualified Driver recruitment. Hundreds of temporary and permanent jobs every month

Guaranteed number of driving hours per week for every contract

Like-minded employers who value new drivers and provide the right kind of support from the start

 
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Hear from our happy drivers

We know what we’re doing to support new drivers works. We place hundreds of NQDs in employment every year. Happy faces all round! Many of those drivers also return to us for ongoing support and further job opportunities as their experience grows. But don’t just take our word for it. Check out these stories of success...

I am Ex Military and did my HGV license whilst in the Army and came to find out that the team at HGV Recruitment specialise in the transition  into new employment for the ex Armed Forces. The team have been superb from start to finish!

Totally unreal customer service flawless, clear,concise, efficient to the extreme , still cant believe the efficiancy and professionalisam on all levels from Jake Saunders, I dreaded looking for a job with all the bull from the first phone call, the lies the not being… Read more

I am very happy with the way they treated me from start to finish. They found me a job that was exactly what I was looking for, the process is simple and straight forward.

I would recommend this recruitment centre to everyone. The agent I spoke to was very helpful, and quickly found a good job suitable for me. I had all the support I needed, and even more. Thank you very much.

I could not recommend this company more so. I was struggling to find a job when I passed my Class 2 license and they managed to find me work within a week for a reputable company which has also helped me with the driving skills and experience I need for my new career.

Very impressed with Hgv recruitment centre. Jake is very easy to talk to, very professional and helpful , follows up each process and I have had a really great experience from start to finish and looking forward to starting my new role.

I was working 10 years in a food factory and needed a change my job. I wanted to pursue a career working as a HGV Driver as I like driving. I got my Class 1, and my bus license in Poland and come back to Uk to find work as a HGV driver. Read More

From start to finish these guys were great . They delved deep found out exactly who I am and what I wanted , then set about to get me exactly that. Read More

I was looking for my first HGV job after deciding to change career. It’s not easy with limited experience but The HGV Recruitment centre very quickly presented me with a number of options for me to choose from. I was happy with one of the job roles, a C+E driver based near to home. Read more

I am very happy with the way they treated me from start to finish. They found me a job that was exactly what I was looking for, the process is simple and straight forward.

I passed my Class 2 test late in 2017. Less than two weeks after contacting Marc, he had secured me a temp to perm role at the company I had wished to join. Marc has always been accessible and very helpful whenever needed. I recommend his services to any new drivers… Read more

I’d just like to say a big thanks to Jake at HGV Recruitment for going above a beyond in gaining my new position I’m not just saying this bit best agency I’ve ever used they do what they say they will do. once again many thanks

No experience, no job,. No job, no experience. That WAS the consistent message from recruiters on newly passing my Class 1. However The HGV Recruit Centre broke the mould on this old paradigm. They delivered on their promise and now 2 months after passing my.. Read more

The HGV Recruitment Centre (HRC) are great to be part of as, a class 1 driver. Marc and his team always listen and assist, in helping me secure a well paid job for a good logistic company. Whenever I needed advice and help at work the HGV Recruitment centre, have listened… Read more

Hi there, a few months ago I decided to go back to the driving industry. I’ve choused HGV training centre and HGV recruiting centre. Everybody was excellent and tried to help me as much as possible. Especially Emrecan did an amazing job… Read more

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