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 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

Highly recommend this agency. After trying and failing to find work as a new driver I spoke to Mark who was brilliant. He sorted an assessment drive and interview with my current employer for me within a week of our initial chat. I have also had regular chats with him since starting my job… Read more

After passing my HGV license I struggled to find work until I got in contact with the HGV recruitment centre. They have been really excellent and found me work. I have since been in continuous employment. They are very efficient and helpful and I write them highly

I was looking for a new job and The HGV Recruitment team helped me fine one. They set up the interview with the company that I’m currently working for. And they also have been keeping in touch with me to see how things are working out, Many thanks

I was looking for a level up in my driving career and The HGV Recruitment centre presented a number of options for me to choose from and in the end I was happy with one of the job roles that I accepted and now have been working with for a lot of months

I have been working with this agency for almost 2 years now. Is a great agency with very determined people. If u want a better job The HGV Recruitment Centre is the agency u look for !! I recommend to everyone!

As a new qualifield driver I was struggling to find a job until I came across HGV Recruitment. Their consultant Emrecan Pekgoz run me throught the whole process and was able to help me even beyond his working hours. They found me job in the same week and support… Read More

I dealt with Chanede, one of the recruiters. She was honest and very helpful. She was knowledgeable and informative and made a lot of effort to be supportive as well as being involved the whole process. I think they’re brilliant and I highly recommend them

Applied for the job, same day got a call about some details of the job and within a week I got an interview and landed the job!! Jake Saunders was brilliant and prepared me beforehand and I was quite confident about nailing the interview. No complaints!! Thanks Jake

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