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: Monday to Friday</li>
<li>Shift: 0630 &ndash; 1430</li>
<li>Shift Length: 8hours minimum per day</li>
<li>Job Type: Class 1 Shunting &ndash; Depot to Depot</li>
<li>Location: Preston</li>
<li>Work Type: 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>
<li>Shunting will be done using a Class 1 unit.</li>
<li>You will be expected to transport goods between a few of their sites, multiple times per day.&nbsp;</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 or you can apply on https://tinyurl.com/DFR-Warrington-Registration

Class 1 Shunter Driver

Driving Force Recruitment Ltd operating as an Employment Business is recruiting for a HGV 1 Drivers for our customer based in Skelmersdale.
Trunking - Depot to Depot
Various shift patterns available
Early AM starts (0300-0500)
ONGOING work
The average hourly rate for our drivers is &pound;19.23 per hour based on a 45 hour week.
Rates of Pay (without holidays):
<ul>
<li>Twilight hours between (0100-0600) &pound;21.00ph</li>
<li>Days &pound;17.00ph</li>
<li>Nights &pound;21.00ph</li>
</ul>
OT rates available after 40hrs worked
<ul>
<li>OT Days &pound;24.80ph</li>
</ul>
Rates of Pay (with RUH):
<ul>
<li>Twilight hours between (0100-0600) &pound;23.53ph</li>
<li>Days &pound;19.05 ph</li>
<li>Nights &pound;23.53 ph</li>
</ul>
OT rates available after 40hrs worked
<ul>
<li>OT Days &pound;27.79ph</li>
</ul>
The Criteria &amp; Benefits:
&middot;Cat C+E Entitlement and at least 6 months driving experience
&middot;CPC Qualification
&middot;Valid Full UK Licence
&middot;Valid Digi Card
&middot;Maximum 6 points for minor offences (NO DD/DR/IN/CD/TT)

Class 1 Driver

Driving Force Recruitment is hiring Class 1 drivers on behalf of well-established and reputable logistics clients based in Middleton. This is ongoing work for the right drivers.
Pay &amp; Benefits
<ul>
<li>Starting pay on days &pound;17.50ph or &pound;19.61 including holidays</li>
<li>Starting pay on Saturday is &pound;19.00 ph or &pound;21.29 including holidays</li>
<li>Starting pay on Saturday is &pound;20.00 ph or &pound;22.41 including holidays</li>
<li>Regular start times</li>
<li>Weekly PAYE pay</li>
<li>Ongoing long term work for the right candidates</li>
</ul>
Hours &amp; Pattern
<ul>
<li>Day and Night shifts available</li>
<li>7 day operation</li>
</ul>
The Role
<ul>
<li>Class 1 trunking work</li>
<li>Working with a professional, well-run logistics operation</li>
<li>Modern, well-maintained trucks</li>
</ul>
What You'll Need
<ul>
<li>Valid Class 1 (Cat C+E) licence</li>
<li>Digital tachograph card</li>
<li>Driver CPC card</li>
<li>Minimum 1 year driving experience</li>
<li>Professional, reliable attitude</li>
</ul>
Apply Today:
If interested, please call 0161 470 0581 or you can apply on https://tinyurl.com/DFR-Warrington-Registration

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Location: Brislington BS4
Job : Van Driver
Pay rate: &pound;13.50
Contract: We are looking for drivers for our busy client based in Brislington. For the right candidate there may be temp to perm positions available.
This role is a temp-perm position and will be delivering Plant hire equipment down the south west to store deliveries / building sites
Start: ASAP !!!
Start Time: 07:30am
Monday - Friday (5 shifts)
Desired Skills:
Valid Driving Licence
Experience with Multi-Drop
Must have good communication skills and a flexible can-do attitude to work.
Good Geographical Knowledge
Minimum of 6 Months experience Driving.
Excellent communication skills.
Unfortunately, we cannot use any candidates with DR10 or CD10 on your license.
A maximum of 6 points on your license.
If you feel that this is the right job for you, why not give us a call today? We can be contacted on 0117 986 0999 (option 2).
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
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Van Driver 

Job: HGV Class 1 Driver
Location : Portbury (BS20)
Contract Type: Ongoing work
Rate: &pound;19.08 to &pound;30.56 P/H (holiday pay accrued seperatley)
Shifts : Days or night - flexible shift pattern
Required: Minimum 18 months class 1 experience required
Driving Force Recruitment operating as an employment business are offering an excellent opportunity for HGV 1 Drivers to work for our award-winning client based in Portbury (BS20).
The job will be Distributing for a Major UK Retailer, all runs trunking depot to depot and RDCs. We are offering an ongoing position with a flexible shift pattern to suit the driver.
Rates PAYE (Holiday Accrued)
<ul>
<li>Days : Monday to Friday &pound;19.08</li>
<li>Nights: Monday to Friday &pound;20.37</li>
<li>Weekend Days : Up to &pound;20.91</li>
<li>Weekend Nights : Up to &pound;22.56</li>
</ul>
PEAK RATES - DECEMBER : Up to a extra &pound;8 P/H - Rates from &pound;24.08 to &pound;30.56 P/H
<ul>
<li>All start times and shift patterns available 24-7 operation.</li>
<li>Shift tend to be 11-14 Hours.</li>
<li>Flexible working pattern - weekends available.</li>
<li>ADHOC work available to suit.</li>
<li>Guaranteed a minimum of 45 hours per week.</li>
<li>The right candidates can run on a 5/6 work pattern if desired.</li>
<li>Full training provided on completion of assessment</li>
</ul>
You must be able to pass an initial Day paid assessment which is fully paid at 8 hours; paper work part will include testing your knowledge on working time directive and there will also be a driving aspect to the assessment.
The right candidate will have an enthusiastic and reliable with a commitment to delivering 1st class customer service.
Desired Skills:
Driving License, Digi card and Drivers CPC Card
Must have good communication skills and a flexible can-do attitude to work.
Good Geographical Knowledge
Minimum of 18 Months experience Driving class 1 in the UK.
Excellent communication skills.
Unfortunately, we cannot use any candidates with DR10 or CD10 on your license.
A maximum of 6 points on your license.
Ongoing, temporary and part-time shifts are available.
Closing date: Monday 30th November 2026
Please text to apply or call for more information - 07966966508
&nbsp;
'Driving Force are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgement solely on suitability for the job'
By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us, you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy
Roles covered: HGV 1 Driver, HGV Class 1 Driver, HGV 1 Driver, HGV Class 1 Driver, C+E Driver, HGV, LGV, C+E Driver, HGV, LGV, HGV 1 Driver, HGV Class 1 Driver, C+E Driver, HGV, LGV

HGV Class 1 Driver 

Location: Thornbury (BS35)
Job : Class 1 Store Delivery
PAYE: &pound;20.30 - &pound;34.49 (Holiday pay accrued separately)
Contract Type: Ongoing Work
Shifts: AM 0100-0500, PM 1400-1600
Required Minimum 18 months class 1 experience
Driving Force Recruitment Ltd are currently offer an excellent opportunity for HGV 1 Day / night Drivers to work for our award-winning client based in Thornbury (BS35)
Shifts:
<ul>
<li>Distributing frozen/chilled produce for a Major UK Retailer.</li>
<li>Cage work to local retail stores : 1-3 Drops per shift</li>
<li>AM 0100-0500, PM 1400-1600</li>
<li>Driver Assessment required - Written / Driving - Paid if passed</li>
</ul>
Rates-
<ul>
<li>Days: From &pound;20.30</li>
<li>Nights: From &pound;24.36</li>
<li>Weekends: Up to &pound;26.39</li>
<li>Overtime: 10% after 40 hours</li>
</ul>
PEAK RATES - December Bonus up to &pound;8 P/H - Rate between &pound;25.30 - &pound;34.39 P/H
Assessments available&nbsp;immediately!
Desired Skills:
<ul>
<li>Driving License, Digi card and Drivers CPC Card</li>
<li>Must have good communication skills and a flexible can-do attitude to work.</li>
<li>Good Geographical Knowledge</li>
<li>Minimum of 18 Months experience on C+E license.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills.</li>
<li>Unfortunately, we cannot use any candidates with DR10 or CD10 on your license.</li>
<li>A maximum of 6 points on your license.</li>
<li>Ongoing, temporary and part-time shifts are available.</li>
</ul>
Closing date: Monday 30th November
To apply please call or text 07966966508.
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Roles covered: HGV 1 Driver, HGV Class 1 Driver, HGV 1 Driver, HGV Class 1 Driver, C+E Driver, HGV, LGV, C+E Driver, HGV, LGV, HGV 1 Driver, HGV Class 1 Driver, C+E Driver, HGV, LGV

Driving Force Recruitment is hiring Class 1 Container drivers on behalf of well-established and reputable logistics clients based in Liverpool. This is ongoing work for the right drivers. Dock card is essential.
Pay &amp; Benefits
<ul>
<li>Starting pay on days &pound;16ph or up to &pound;19.03 including holidays</li>
<li>Starting pay on nights &pound;17 up to &pound;20.17 including holidays</li>
<li>Regular start times</li>
<li>Weekly PAYE pay</li>
<li>Ongoing long term work for the right candidates</li>
</ul>
Hours &amp; Pattern
<ul>
<li>Day and Night shifts available</li>
<li>Monday - Friday</li>
<li>Weekend Availability</li>
</ul>
The Role
<ul>
<li>Class 1 container work operating in and around Liverpool</li>
<li>Working with a professional, well-run logistics operation</li>
<li>Modern, well-maintained trucks</li>
<li>Varied, interesting work in one of the UK's busiest port cities</li>
</ul>
What You'll Need
<ul>
<li>Valid Class 1 (Cat C+E) licence</li>
<li>Digital tachograph card</li>
<li>Driver CPC card</li>
<li>Dock card essential</li>
<li>Minimum 1 year driving experience</li>
<li>Professional, reliable attitude</li>
</ul>
Apply Today:
Call us on 0151 356 8367 or 07740 824 845
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HGV 1 Container Driver

Driving Force Recruitment are looking for professional Class 1 HGV Drivers to join our expanding team supporting a trusted high street fashion retailer across the Liverpool region.
Pay Rate
<ul>
<li>&pound;18.08 or &pound;20.26 including holiday</li>
<li>6th shift paid at double pay &pound;36.18</li>
</ul>
Job details
<ul>
<li>Driving for a well known high street fashion retailer</li>
<li>Days, Weekends available</li>
<li>Regular start times</li>
<li>Ongoing work with a reputable clients</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Valid Class 1 (C+E) licence</li>
<li>Current CPC and Digital Tachograph card</li>
<li>1 years experience required</li>
</ul>
Why Work with Driving Force Recruitment?
<ul>
<li>Weekly pay</li>
<li>Flexible shift patterns</li>
<li>Dedicated consultant support</li>
<li>Long-term opportunities with established clients</li>
<li>Immediate starts available</li>
</ul>
Apply Today:
Call us on 0151 356 8367 or 07740 824 845
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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?
<ul>
<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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