Driving Force Recruitment are currently looking for a Class 1 shunter driver to work for our client based in Preston.
Position details:
<ul>
<li>Hours:&nbsp;Monday to Friday</li>
<li>Shift:&nbsp;0630 &ndash; 1430</li>
<li>Shift Length:&nbsp;8hours minimum per day</li>
<li>Job Type:&nbsp;Class 1 Shunting &ndash; Depot to Depot</li>
<li>Location:&nbsp;Preston</li>
<li>Work Type:&nbsp;Ongoing</li>
</ul>
Job Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Safely distribute products from one site to the other</li>
<li>Very little to no handball involved</li>
<li>Must follow all company and site safety procedures</li>
<li>FLT licence is preferred but not essential</li>
</ul>
Driver Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Class 1 entitlement &ndash; held for minimum 1 year</li>
<li>CPC Qualification Card</li>
<li>Valid UK Driving Licence</li>
<li>Digital Tachograph Card</li>
<li>No more than 6 points on licence (DD/DR/IN/CD/TT endorsements NOT accepted)</li>
<li>FLT licence is a bonus but not essential</li>
<li>Previous shunting experience is required</li>
</ul>
Rate of pay:
&pound;17.50ph all hours
If interested, please call 0161 470 0581

Class 1 Shunter Driver

Driving Force Recruitment Ltd, operating as an Employment Business, are currently recruiting for&nbsp;experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Night Drivers&nbsp;for an established logistics operation based in&nbsp;Middleton, Greater Manchester.
This is an&nbsp;ongoing position offering consistent Monday to Friday night work, ideal for an experienced Class 1 driver looking for regular hours and a stable working pattern.
The Role
You will be completing&nbsp;night-time deliveries to retail stores across the UK, delivering products for a well-known national trade retailer.
Duties will include:
<ul>
<li>Class 1 store delivery work</li>
<li>Delivering stock to retail locations</li>
<li>Working with&nbsp;caged goods</li>
<li>Tail-lift deliveries where required</li>
<li>Key-holder/store access responsibilities on certain deliveries</li>
<li>Completing all relevant delivery paperwork</li>
<li>Carrying out vehicle checks and reporting any defects</li>
<li>Ensuring deliveries are completed safely and on schedule</li>
</ul>
As this is store delivery work rather than straightforward depot-to-depot trunking, we are looking for&nbsp;confident and experienced Class 1 drivers&nbsp;who are comfortable manoeuvring into different delivery locations and working independently during night shifts.
Shift &amp; Pay
Monday to Friday Nights
<ul>
<li>&pound;18.00 per hour + holiday accrued separately</li>
<li>OR&nbsp;&pound;20.17 per hour including holiday pay</li>
<li>Ongoing, regular work</li>
<li>Weekly pay</li>
</ul>
Driver Requirements
To be considered, you must have:
<ul>
<li>Minimum 2 years' HGV Class 1 (C+E) driving experience</li>
<li>Valid UK Class 1 driving licence</li>
<li>Valid Driver CPC</li>
<li>Valid Digital Tachograph Card</li>
<li>0 points on your licence</li>
<li>Good understanding of drivers' hours and Working Time Directive</li>
<li>Previous store delivery experience is advantageous</li>
<li>Good communication skills and a professional approach</li>
</ul>
Assessment &amp; Induction
All drivers will complete an&nbsp;assessment before starting.
Your initial induction will also include:
<ul>
<li>Manual Handling training</li>
<li>Drug &amp; Alcohol test</li>
<li>Site induction</li>
<li>Completion of relevant paperwork and procedures</li>
</ul>
Why Work With Driving Force?
<ul>
<li>Consistent&nbsp;Monday to Friday&nbsp;work</li>
<li>Ongoing assignment</li>
<li>Weekly pay</li>
<li>Established transport operation</li>
<li>Simple&nbsp;remote registration process</li>
<li>Support from our dedicated recruitment team</li>
</ul>
Apply Today

Class 1 Night Driver

Driving Force Recruitment Ltd, operating as an Employment Business, are currently recruiting&nbsp;HGV Class 2 Drivers&nbsp;for an established food distribution operation based in&nbsp;Warrington, WA5.
This is a fantastic opportunity for drivers looking for&nbsp;stable, ongoing work with guaranteed hours, working just&nbsp;4 shifts per week on a rolling 3-week rota.
The Role
You will be completing&nbsp;store deliveries of food products&nbsp;to locations across the region.
A major benefit of this role is that&nbsp;deliveries are made to closed stores, meaning you can complete your deliveries without having to work around customers or busy shop floors.
Products are transported on&nbsp;wheeled cages, which drivers will unload from the vehicle and move into the designated areas within each store.
You will also collect empty cages, trays and other equipment for return to the Warrington depot.
What's on Offer?
<ul>
<li>&pound;17.30 per hour</li>
<li>12 hours' pay guaranteed for every shift</li>
<li>48 hours guaranteed per week</li>
<li>Only 4 shifts per week</li>
<li>Overtime paid at time and a half</li>
<li>Paid breaks</li>
<li>AM &amp; PM start times available</li>
<li>Rolling 3-week rota</li>
<li>Consistent, ongoing work</li>
<li>Weekly pay</li>
<li>Store deliveries completed while stores are&nbsp;closed</li>
<li>Immediate starts available following successful registration/assessment</li>
</ul>
What We're Looking For
To be considered, you will need:
<ul>
<li>Valid&nbsp;Category C / HGV Class 2 licence</li>
<li>Valid Driver CPC</li>
<li>Valid Digital Tachograph Card</li>
<li>Minimum&nbsp;6 months' HGV Class 2 driving experience</li>
<li>No more than 6 points for minor offences</li>
<li>No DD, DR, IN, CD or TT convictions</li>
<li>Comfortable with manual handling and moving wheeled cages</li>
<li>Reliable and able to work as part of a busy transport operation</li>
</ul>
Pay
Basic:&nbsp;&pound;17.30 per hour for the first 48 hours
Overtime:&nbsp;&pound;25.95 per hour&nbsp;after 48 hours
With&nbsp;12 hours guaranteed per shift and 4 shifts per week, this role provides drivers with a guaranteed&nbsp;48 hours' pay each week, with the opportunity to increase earnings through overtime.
Apply Today

Class 2 Driver

Driving Force Recruitment, operating as an employment business, are currently recruiting for Class 1 Container Drivers to work out of our well-established customer based in the&nbsp;Doncaster&nbsp;area.
This work in a mixture of container work &amp; general haulage
Rates (PAYE only):
<ul>
<li>&pound;17.50ph Days</li>
<li>&pound;18.50ph Nights</li>
<li>&pound;19.00ph Saturday</li>
<li>&pound;20.00ph Sunday</li>
</ul>
Minimum of 10 hours pay per shift
Licence Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Class 1 (Category CE) entitlement for a minimum of 6 months</li>
<li>Full CPC Card</li>
<li>Digital Tachograph Card</li>
<li>No DR or IN Endorsements</li>
<li>No more than 6 points on licence</li>
<li>Must have previous container experience</li>
</ul>
Please call 0161 470 0581 if interested or apply online

Class 1 Driver

HGV CLASS 1 NIGHT DRIVERS WANTED &ndash; WIGAN
We&rsquo;re currently recruiting HGV Class 1 Drivers for ongoing Trunking work in Wigan!
Location: Wigan
Position: HGV Class 1 &ndash; Trunking
&pound;18.00ph MON to FRI NIGHTS
PAYE ONLY
<ul>
<li>The Role:</li>
<li>Regular trunking work</li>
<li>Depot-to-depot deliveries</li>
<li>Delivering a variety of goods</li>
<li>Predominantly straightforward driving work</li>
<li>Ongoing opportunities available</li>
<li>Operation is 7 days, but predominantly MON to FRI shifts</li>
<li>Night work available</li>
<li>What We&rsquo;re Looking For:</li>
<li>Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence</li>
<li>Valid CPC &amp; Digital Tachograph</li>
<li>Previous Class 1 experience preferred</li>
<li>Reliable and professional attitude</li>
</ul>

Driving Force Recruitment, operating as an employment business, are currently recruiting for Class 1 Day &amp; Night Container Drivers to work out of our well-established customer based in the&nbsp;Leeds&nbsp;area.
This work in a mixture of container work &amp; general haulage
Rates (PAYE only):
<ul>
<li>&pound;17.50ph Days</li>
<li>&pound;18.50ph Nights</li>
<li>&pound;19.00ph Saturday</li>
<li>&pound;20.00ph Sunday</li>
</ul>
Minimum of 10 hours pay per shift
Licence Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Class 1 (Category CE) entitlement for a minimum of 6 months</li>
<li>Full CPC Card</li>
<li>Digital Tachograph Card</li>
<li>No DR or IN Endorsements</li>
<li>No more than 6 points on licence</li>
<li>Must have previous container experience</li>
</ul>
Please call 0161 470 0581 if interested or apply online

Driving Force Recruitment Ltd, operating as an Employment Business, is recruiting experienced&nbsp;HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers&nbsp;for ad hoc day shifts based in&nbsp;Preston.
This role is ideal for drivers looking for flexible work to fit around existing commitments. We have a variety of shifts available, offering ongoing opportunities with a well-established logistics operation.
The Role
<ul>
<li>Days, Nights and weekends available</li>
<li>General haulage deliveries and collections</li>
<li>Transporting palletised freight, paper products, packaging materials, and other commercial goods</li>
<li>Typically completing between 1&ndash;3 deliveries or collections per shift</li>
<li>Ensuring loads are transported safely and securely</li>
<li>Maintaining accurate delivery paperwork and compliance records</li>
<li>Representing both Driving Force and our customer professionally at all times</li>
</ul>
Shift Availability
<ul>
<li>Ad hoc shifts</li>
<li>Flexible working pattern to suit your availability</li>
<li>Days, Nights and weekends available</li>
</ul>
Pay Rates
<ul>
<li>Day &pound;17.00ph</li>
<li>Night &pound;18.00ph</li>
<li>Saturday &pound;19.00ph</li>
<li>Sunday &amp; Bank Hols &pound;20.00ph</li>
</ul>
Holiday pay accrued separately
Weekly pay
Flexible working
Requirements
<ul>
<li>Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence</li>
<li>Minimum 1 year's Class 1 driving experience</li>
<li>Driver CPC Qualification Card</li>
<li>Digital Tachograph Card</li>
<li>No more than 6 penalty points for minor offences</li>
<li>No DD, DR, IN, CD or TT endorsements</li>
<li>Good understanding of drivers' hours and Working Time Directive regulations</li>
<li>Professional and reliable attitude</li>
</ul>

Driving Force Recruitment is hiring experienced HGV Class 1 (C+E) Drivers for Gist in Crewe, offering top rates, and excellent working conditions.
Role Overview
You will be delivering chilled, ambient, and frozen goods to Marks &amp; Spencer stores.
This role involves straightforward cage and tail-lift deliveries &mdash; no heavy handball &mdash; using modern, well-maintained vehicles from a clean, professional depot.
Shift times:
<ul>
<li>Early starts: 01:00 &ndash; 05:00</li>
<li>Afternoon starts: 14:00 &ndash; 19:00</li>
<li>Average shift length: 10&ndash;11 hours</li>
<li>FRI and MON shift pattern (busiest days for the client)</li>
</ul>
Pay Rates
<ul>
<li>Days: &pound;19.09per hour</li>
<li>Nights: &pound;22.91 per hour</li>
<li>Overtime also available after 8 hours</li>
<li>Enhanced rates available at weekends &amp; bank holidays</li>
</ul>
All roles are PAYE, with holiday pay accrued separately.
Requirements
<ul>
<li>Valid&nbsp;HGV Class 1 (C+E) Licence</li>
<li>Driver CPC&nbsp;and&nbsp;Digital Tachograph Card</li>
<li>Minimum&nbsp;12 months&rsquo; recent Class 1 driving experience</li>
<li>No more than&nbsp;6 penalty points&nbsp;(minor offences only)</li>
</ul>
Full paid training will be provided once you pass your driving assessment to ensure you start safely and confidently.
Why Drive with Driving Force?
<ul>
<li>Guaranteed shifts during the busy festive season</li>
<li>Excellent hourly pay rates</li>
<li>Friendly, professional transport team</li>
<li>Ongoing support and smooth onboarding process</li>
</ul>

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So it&rsquo;s the final blog in our stress free staffing campaign &ndash; not sure who&rsquo;s more devastated, you or us? Over the past year, we&rsquo;ve tackled the industry headaches that keep hiring managers up at night. From candidate quality to compliance conundrums, attrition to pricing and everything in between, we&rsquo;ve been there, done that, and (politely) told those stress points where to go.
This month? It&rsquo;s a big one. Possibly&nbsp;the big one: supplier relationships and communication. Because if you&rsquo;re constantly chasing info, repeating yourself, or wondering if your recruitment partner even remembers your site layout &ndash; it might be time for a rethink.
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">When supplier relationships don&rsquo;t work, you feel it</h3>
Updates get missed, issues drag on, and the small stuff snowballs. If your agency&rsquo;s just sending drivers to fill shifts without understanding the bigger picture, that&rsquo;s not a partnership &ndash; it&rsquo;s box-ticking. And if you&rsquo;re constantly repeating instructions or picking up the slack, it quickly starts to feel more like hassle than help.
But when the relationship clicks, everything changes. Communication is seamless and things run more smoothly because your supplier actually gets it. They understand your peaks, your expectations, and how things operate day to day &ndash; and they deliver accordingly.
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">&nbsp;Why communication counts</h3>
When communication&rsquo;s missing, it shows. You&rsquo;re often left in the dark, double-checking what&rsquo;s been actioned, and stepping in to keep things on track. It slows everything down and leaves you doing more hand-holding than you signed up for. And if it feels this disjointed on your side, chances are it&rsquo;s no better for the workers on the ground &ndash; confused candidates, unclear expectations, and radio silence after interviews don&rsquo;t exactly point to a well-oiled machine.
When it works, it makes all the difference. It&rsquo;s not just about routine reports &ndash; it&rsquo;s about staying in sync, spotting red flags early, and stepping in before problems spiral, whether it&rsquo;s peak season or just a regular Tuesday.
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;">Our values make the difference</h3>
Strong client relationships aren&rsquo;t built on guesswork. They need clear standards and consistent follow-through. We&rsquo;re driven to deliver &ndash; staying proactive, fixing problems fast, and keeping you in the loop without you needing to chase. We stay focused on solutions by asking the right questions and tailoring our approach to how your operation really works, not just how many heads you need. And we believe in respectful relationships, built on honest conversations, approachable people, and full transparency &ndash; no jargon, no drama, just solid support that protects your business.
<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Time for an agency partner review?</h3>
If your partner&rsquo;s making life harder than it needs to be, it might be time for a review. Ask yourself:
<ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Am I getting timely and <a href="https://www.driving-force.co.uk/employers-news/the-power-of-transparent-pricing-in-recruitment/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">transparent</a> updates?</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Does my provider really understand my business?</li>
<li>Are problems resolved quickly and openly?</li>
</ul>
If the answer to any of those is no, maybe it&rsquo;s time to try a different approach. Ready for stress free staffing? <a href="https://www.driving-force.co.uk/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Let&rsquo;s talk</a>.

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So, the core values sound like a good fit for you &ndash; but what else is on offer?
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<li>25 days holidays plus bank holidays</li>
<li>An additional &frac12; day on your birthday</li>
<li>Vouchers on your work anniversary to say thank you from us</li>
<li>Industry-leading bonus scheme</li>
<li>Private medical insurance (after qualifying period)</li>
<li>Cycle to work scheme</li>
<li>Annual company awards event</li>
</ul>
What are you waiting for? We&rsquo;d love to hear from you.

‘As our business grows, so does our need for great people to join us’It’s hardly surprising that happy employees stay in their job an average four times longer than their unhappy counterparts. It’s one of the reasons we work hard to create a fun, supportive workplace where our employees can thrive.

We’re always on the lookout for people who embody our core values: driven to deliver; focused on solutions; respectful relationships. Do these sound like bit of you? Then check out our <a href="/jobs/internal/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">current internal vacancies</a>. But don’t worry if nothing catches your eye right now – just get in touch with your local branch, we’re more than happy to consider you for any future vacancies!

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<h5>Our branches offer regional coverage.</h5>Get in touch with the team who are most local to you; either give them a call or drop your message in the get in touch form.

Looking for recruitment support? Maybe you’re after one or two ad hoc drivers, or perhaps you need a fleet full – whatever your requirements, we are here to recruit the right people for you.
Operating from one of our six regional branches across England, our consultants are on hand to offer tailored support and local knowledge for all your driver recruitment needs.
Our teams are made up of sector specialists – in fact, many of our consultants are HGV licence and CPC certificate holders, so they know exactly what it’s like out on the road. This means you’ll always be talking to someone who understands your business language.&nbsp;
We are geared up to deliver real partnerships, focused on meeting the needs of all our clients. Because it’s about more than just having enough staff – we care about providing you with the best staffing solutions, whilst maintaining a compliant service that truly reflects your company culture. <a href="https://www.driving-force.co.uk/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Let’s have a conversation today about how we can support you.</a>
And, whilst we’re not ones for making it all about us, we understand that you might want to know a little bit about who we are before deciding whether we’re the right fit for your business.
So, if you’re after a quick intro have a watch of the video below to find out how we’ve grown from the original specialist division of our parent company, gap personnel group, supporting our colleagues in Flint, to the national specialist driving provider we are today.

Our dedicated teams are geared up to deliver quality and always go the extra mile. We never settle for complacency, constantly challenging ourselves to bring that first-class service you deserve.

Meeting your needs is our priority. We’ll listen and use our industry experience to provide objective advice and a personal service, putting you in the driving seat.

Having a reliable, trustworthy agency is key to successful collaboration and achieving common goals. Let’s enjoy the journey together, and build a genuine working relationship based on mutual respect and open communication.

<h2>Talk to us about Driver CPC training</h2>
We&rsquo;re a fully qualified driving school able to support drivers through their initial and ongoing periodic training. You can find out more <a href="/employers-specialisms/cpc-training/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

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<h5>Vision</h5>
By delivering unmatched dedication to customer service and satisfaction we will become the first-choice destination for drivers and customers seeking a trusted recruitment partner

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<h5>Mission</h5>
To be the driving force behind speedy and compliant recruitment solutions with a personalised approach through nurturing long-term relationships with all of our people

Driver CPC training aims to enhance road safety, improve driver skills, and ensure professional standards amongst commercial drivers.

All our drivers have already obtained their initial Driver CPC qualification, having completed a theory test, practical driving test, and a case study test, and undertaking 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years to maintain their qualification.

But did you know we’re a fully qualified driving school for CPC training? We’re committed to helping drivers stay up to date with safe driving practices, so if you’d like us to support your new recruits through their initial training, or ensure your experienced drivers continue to improve their skills with their periodic modules, we’re here to help. 

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<h2>Talk to us about Driver CPC training</h2>We’re a fully qualified driving school able to support you through your initial and ongoing periodic training. You can find out more <a href="/job-seekers-specialisms/cpc-training/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

<h2>Is job hunting driving you up the wall?</h2>Well, you'll be glad you've arrived here. People come back to us time and time again because we know that it's more than just finding the right driving 'job'We're 'people' people through and through who appreciate that our drivers are at the centre of everything we do. Whether you enjoy the flexibility of temporary work, or you're looking for the stability of a permanent placement, we've got you covered. If you're looking for career acceleration with a team who cares, you've come to the right place!With all sorts of roles to suit your schedule, we're confident we can help you find your perfect fit - and put you in the drivers seat.It's just a case of giving one of our <a href="/job-seekers-get-in-touch/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">local teams a call</a> or check out our<a href="/jobs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> jobs page</a> and have a scroll through the driving roles currently available.Our core values embody everything we do here at Driving Force Recruitment; just take a look at them below...

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Our branches offer regional coverage so get in touch with the team that are most local to you; either give them a call or if you’ve got vacancy needs drop your message in the get in touch form

To work with our clients all of our drivers must have already obtained their initial Driver CPC qualification, including the theory test, practical driving test, and case study test, undertaking 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years to maintain their qualification.

But did you know we’re a fully qualified driving school for CPC training? We’re committed to helping you stay up to date with safe driving practices, so if you’d like us to support you through your initial training, or ensure you continue to improve your skills with approved periodic training modules, we’re here to help.

<h2>Talk to us about Driver CPC training</h2>We’re a fully qualified driving school able to support drivers through their initial and ongoing periodic training. You can find out more <a href="/job-seekers-specialisms/cpc-training/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

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<h6>Get in touch</h6><ul><li>We are on hand - no matter how big or small your driver needs.</li><li>It’s our job to listen to you so that we can provide the best solution for your business requirements – whether that’s ad hoc driver support or a full, preferred supplier review, it’s just a case of letting us know.</li><li>Drop us your vacancy needs below and we’ll get back to you – we’re available 7 days a week. Or head over to our contacts page and <a href="https://www.driving-force.co.uk/employers-get-in-touch/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">get in touch </a>with your local branch today.</li></ul>

No matter what your driving needs may be, we've got you covered. Our team comprises of highly skilled professionals, driven by innovation and backed by over 100+ years of collective expertise in the industry. Whether you're seeking experienced drivers or seeking employment opportunities, we are here to provide dedicated assistance and support.

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