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Milford Wing, Station Square, One Gloucester Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 1GW
+ 62 other offices
B&W RECRUITMENT LIMITED is an HGV Driver specialist recruitment company that serves the Logistics sector. They have over 20 years of experience in the industry and are ISO 9001 certified. The agency covers both temporary and permanent vacancies with candidates having a wide range of skillsets. They hire Class 1 Drivers, Van Drivers, and Class 2 Tippers, amongst Drivers of all types. The company is based in Trowbridge.
21D Paxcroft Farm, Hilperton, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6JB
Beavers Recruitment connects job seekers and employers in a diverse range of industries such as Healthcare, Driving, Warehouse, and Commercial. Their client portfolio, which has grown since their establishment in 1990, includes B&Q, M&S, Iceland, Co-op, Tenens, SDC, JB Global, Timbmet, Homebase, and UK Shuttle.
140 Victoria Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3BU
With offices in Wiltshire, Andover, Hinckley, Newbury, and Abingdon, they cater to a wide range of areas such as Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire, and beyond. Covering the Finance, Automotive, Driving, Engineering, Logistics, and Executive industries, they will recruit for roles such as Stock Controller, Van Driver, Bar & Waiting Staff, Recycling Loader, and more. Aligra is a member of the REC and holds a GLAA accreditation.
Gemini House, Hargreaves Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 5AZ
Responsive Personnel is a staffing company that fills temporary and permanent vacancies in the Industrial, Commercial, Logistics, and Hospitality sectors across Swindon and the rest of the UK. The agency was founded in 2014 and is based in Swindon, Wiltshire.
609 Delta Business Park, Welton Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 7XF
C&D Recruitment covers a vast range of sectors, including Accounting and Finance; Driving; IT, Engineering and Scientific; Logistics, Supply Chain and Warehousing; Sales and Marketing; Commercial; and Industrial. Conceived in 1996, they supply temporary, contract, on-site, project-based and permanent staffing solutions to clients ranging from SMEs to large companies across the UK. C&D is a REC member and has on-site and off-site offices across England which include Swindon, South Marston, Birmingham and Dunstable.
Unit 7, Copse Farm, South Marston Park, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4UQ
Wise Employment Solutions works with employers and job seekers in different sectors from Sales & Marketing to Hospitality. This agency fulfils temporary, contract and permanent placements in roles such as Warehouse Operative, Paralegal and IT Repair Technician. Wise Employment Solutions has offices in Barnstaple, Exeter, Maidenhead, Plymouth and Swindon and has up to 25 years of experience.
5 Kingsdown Orchard, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7RR
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Driver Hire Nationwide matches candidates with Specialist Logistics businesses, focusing on Driver and other Transport Operations roles. With teams in more than 100 locations in the UK, they have assisted over 4,000 applicants in permanent and temporary jobs. They began in 1983 and have since gathered awards and certifications like Franchisor of the Year during the 2019 bfa HSBC Franchise Awards, and ISO 9001.
Unit 21 Ergo Business Park, Kelvin Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3JW
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New Recruits is a recruitment agency deals with the supply of Industrial, Automotive, Catering, Commercial, Transport and Logistics professionals throughout the UK. The agency has branches in Banbury, Bicester, Coventry, Oxford and Swindon, and they recruit for various positions such as Warehouse Operative, Machine Operative, Loader, Administrator, Front of House, Driver, Marquee Erector, Cleaner.
69 Commercial Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5PL
+ 4 other offices
Acorn Recruitment is a multi-faceted consultancy established in 1992 for various areas including, but not limited to, Aerospace & Defence, Energy, and Life Sciences. With 600 branches worldwide, they have experience in supplying employees for permanent, temporary and contract jobs, in addition to confidential executive search services and international placements. In the UK, they have offices in Newport and nearly 20 other locations.
Room 2 Station Hill House, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1EQ
+ 20 other offices
Blue Arrow connects job seekers with employers seeking permanent, temporary and contract personnel in driving, manufacturing, office and more. Theyve worked with employers such as Royal Mail, Hovis Bakery, Sodexo and Lloyds Banking Group. With the help of their London team, previous successes include 1,500 remote workers in 15 days. They are members of the Association of Labour Providers and are a Crown Commercial Service Supplier.
Ground & 1st Floor 6 Commercial Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 5NF
+ 41 other offices
Employers in Wiltshire often set van driver pay between £11 and £14 per hour, HGV Class 2 rates tend to sit around £13 to £17, with Class 1 night trunking reaching £15 to £20, ADR and HIAB can lift pay again where licences and risk uplift apply, Temp agencies price using a margin on top of pay plus holiday pay and NI, Permanent recruitment fees often land in the £2,000 to £4,000 band for mid level drivers, or 12 percent to 18 percent of salary for experienced hires, Clear terms around overtime, nights, weekends, and radius payments help manage agency costs and retention, Employers asking for full weeks at short notice can expect a premium, Candidates should look for transparent pay rates and prompt payroll.
Most roles require a clean licence, up to date Driver CPC, and a valid digital tachograph card, Category C or CE opens HGV work, C1 can help with 7,5 tonne deliveries, Forklift tickets such as RTITB or ITSSAR remain common on mixed warehouse and driving jobs, ADR, HIAB, and IPAF add value on industrial routes, For school transport or patient transfers, expect DBS checks and safeguarding training, Agencies and recruitment consultants will track expiry dates and remind candidates to renew, Employers gain from sharing any in house induction or load security standards in advance.
Pay and demand track the M4 corridor, with Swindon and Chippenham drawing daytime multi drop and trunking, Salisbury and Amesbury bring MOD and construction traffic across the A303 and A36, The A350 links Westbury, Melksham, and Warminster with food and packaging movements, Rural drops across the Plain lengthen routes and affect shift planning, Good access to Bristol and Reading creates commuter options that influence pay, Travel costs and start times matter for retention, so local employers often prefer drivers within 30 to 45 minutes of depot.
Short notice cover for early starts can be tough, Late cancellations and variable volumes push up agency costs, Parking restrictions on town centre routes such as Salisbury and Marlborough add time, New build sites need drivers confident with tight access and banksman signals, Night trunking needs reliable rest breaks and Working Time compliance, Employers who share route data, kit type, and delivery points with staffing agencies get faster shortlists, Candidates value clear shift patterns and well kept vehicles.
The county mixes van delivery, 7,5 tonne work, Class 2 multi drop, and Class 1 trunking, There is steady demand for tipper, mixer, and skip drivers on construction, Tanker work appears on agriculture and waste, HIAB roles support builders merchants and plant hire, Many drivers move from van to 7,5 tonne, then into Class 2 and CE, Others step into transport office roles such as planner, supervisor, or CPC holder, Employment firms and executive search partners can advise on the move into transport management.
Demand climbs from September through Christmas for retail and parcel peaks, Spring brings construction and landscaping deliveries, Harvest adds tractor support and grain haulage in some rural pockets, Bank holidays and tourist flows near Stonehenge and the cathedral city shift road timings, Agencies plan standby pools for these periods, Jobseekers who register with an agency before peak weeks see more choice.
Commuter links draw experienced drivers toward Avonmouth and the M5, which can tighten the labour market in West Wiltshire, Early starts on depots near South Marston and other industrial estates mean limited public transport, so parking and start time clarity matters, Some routes involve military checkpoints on Salisbury Plain, so right to work documents and site passes must be accurate and ready, Recruiters help by pre vetting documents and confirming gate procedures.
Recruitment agencies will check Driver CPC hours, licence categories, and medicals, Working Time and Road Transport Directive rules set shift limits and rest, Tachograph downloads and infringement coaching protect operators, Employers with FORS or CLOCS requirements should brief this at the start, Secure load training and tail lift inductions reduce incidents, Candidates should keep cards, codes, PPE, and training dates up to date.
Expect demand for multi drop van drivers, Class 2 home delivery teams, Class 1 trunking nights, ADR tanker day shifts, HIAB builders merchant runs, refuse drivers with rear steer exposure, and drivers who can split time between warehouse and road, Temp agencies handle fast cover, recruitment consultants manage fixed term and permanent, Executive search can be used for transport managers or CPC leaders.
E commerce and parcel networks keep last mile busy around Swindon and Chippenham, Housing and infrastructure work supports tippers and mixers across the A350 and A36, Food and drink supply chains maintain steady trunking, Healthcare logistics and secure deliveries add vetting steps but bring stable hours, Businesses planning new routes should flag tractor unit type, trailer length, and loading kit to recruiters early.
Do I need Driver CPC for van work,
If the vehicle exceeds 3,5 tonnes or is in scope, yes, for smaller vans used for own account some roles sit out of scope, always check the job brief with the agency,
What recruitment fees should I budget for,
Many employers pay a percentage of starting salary for permanent hires, or a margin on hourly rates for temps, agreeing terms in advance prevents surprises,
How fast can staffing agencies supply a driver,
Same day cover is possible when compliance is ready and routes are known, sharing shift details and kit speeds things up,
Can jobseekers move from temp to perm,
Many do, where attendance and route knowledge are strong, employers often convert after a qualifying period,
What documents should candidates bring to register with an agency,
Photo ID, right to work proof, licence, CPC card, digi card, and recent tacho printouts help speed placement,
How do local employers improve retention,
Set fair routes, keep vehicles maintained, pay correct breaks and nights, and give steady start times, fair pay rates reduce churn.
Recruiters who know Wiltshire match local employers with drivers who fit the route mix, Agencies handle vetting, licence checks, and references, and give straight advice on pay rates, recruitment fees, and agency costs, They guide candidates on qualifications and licences, and help jobseekers find employees who suit team culture and kit, For temporary, permanent, or contract work, a good partner keeps the workforce stable and cuts time to hire, Employers can brief volumes, shift times, and depot locations, then hire staff with confidence through experienced recruitment agencies and staffing agencies across the county.