Welcome to Drivers Direct
Drivers Direct specialise in the recruitment and placement of professional drivers into both temporary and permanent positions within the UK Logistics sector.
Our client portfolio has been built upon trust and proven success and we are proud to hold longstanding and successful relationships with the biggest Logistics providers in the UK marketplace. Unlike many recruiters Drivers Direct are a standalone business, logistics is our specialty.
If you are an Agency Driver who feels undervalued, speak to us, we can change your working life.
If you’re looking for HGV Agency work on a temporary basis, or looking to find a permanent position, look no further than Drivers Direct, our in house HGV Recruitment specialists will work with you to find your ideal role.
Recruitment doesn’t sleep, we are always looking for reliable, experienced Contract Drivers to fulfil Driving Vacancies in all classes. At Drivers Direct we take enormous pride in our work, our track record and substantial client list speak for themselves.
These points alone set us apart from the regular Driver Hire Recruitment organisations.
Looking for work?
Our network of branches throughout the UK offer vacancies for all classes of driver.
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Looking for staff?
Drivers Direct supplies drivers of all classes to National and Local clients across the UK
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Limited Franchise Opportunities
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Latest News
- Mar5
International Women’s Day with Drivers Direct
For International Women’s Day this year, we wanted to take the opportunity to show our appreciation for some of the women that work at a selection of our branches. We talked to them about their careers, the women who inspire them the most and everything in between. What is your
Feb135 Things to Love About Being an HGV Driver
Ever wondered what it’s like to be an HGV driver? There are many pre-conceived notions, so we’re here to shine a light on what it’s really like and why you should definitely consider a career in logistics. There are many positives to being an HGV driver, but we’ve narrowed it down
Dec19Christmas Logistics: Explained
Logistics is one of the fundamental factors in providing an enjoyable Christmas. In fact, without logistics, the festive period would probably look rather different. Behind everything that occurs around the Christmas period - including food, presents and decorations – is logistics. Our drivers work tirelessly every year to ensure your Christmas
Nov7The Impact of Black Friday on the Logistics Industry
Black Friday is, without doubt, the busiest day of the year for couriers, delivery drivers and retailers across the world, who are responsible for ensuring orders and deliveries run smoothly. This phenomenon has been a fixture in the UK retail calendar for the last six years with last year seeing
Oct24Road Emissions: Practicalities vs Ideologies
Following the well-documented UN climate action summit in New York last month, climate change and tackling environmental issues have never been heralded such high a profile. One of the issues Governments throughout the globe are looking to work on is reducing road emissions. (more…)
Sep26HGV Drivers: the Beating Heart of the UK Economy
Could you imagine life without next day delivery? Logistics and professional drivers are the beating heart of the UK economy. According to the FTA, over 90% of everything the public eat, drink, wear and build with travels on an HGV at some point in the supply chain. Logistics operators and HGV
Jul23Patience: The Greatest Value on the Road
There’s no doubt that the pressure of modern society leaves many of us feeling stressed and irritated on the road every now and then. Our internal training schemeprovides extensive health and safety knowledge for our professional drivers, including ensuring that they are patient, diligent, and respectful on the road. Research from
Jun18Professional Driving Careers: Changing Young People’s Perceptions
It’s no secret that the logistics industry has become increasingly concerned over the issue of a drivers shortage in the UK. With an ageing workforce, a dependence on EU workers and a lack of new entrants, it’s created a cause for concern – with logistics the beating heart of the
May14Professional Drivers & Cyclists: Keeping a Harmonious Relationship
It’s no secret that there’s an ongoing issue with the relationship between two-wheeled and four-wheeled road users. The likelihood of this partnership showing any developments remains to be seen. However, the main topic that cyclists and vehicle owners (especially professional drivers) can agree on, is the issue of road safety.
Apr2Drivers Direct MD Meets With Chris Grayling
Our MD Gethin Roberts recently met with Chris Grayling, the Secretary of State Transport. As a respected spokesperson within the industry, Gethin raised a number of subjects with Mr. Grayling to gain further knowledge on what is being done to support drivers, UK roads and the logistics sector as a