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September is here, heralding the end of summer and the start of night’s drawing in earlier but also it brings with it the back to school excitement. We can live in hope for an Indian summer during September after our rather damp summer months and fit in a few more barbecues before they are packed away for the year along with the garden furniture. If summer is not your favourite time of year then perhaps you are looking forward to the cold, crisp
mornings and the leaves falling from the trees as we head into autumn.
As we enter our last quarter of 2021 (how quickly has that come around?) it is all steam ahead here at Driver Require. We are busy recruiting for all categories of driver and filling the shifts in all our clients, old and new. And don't forget that if you have a HGV driver friend you recommend, you could earn yourself a lovely £200 extra in your wages for every friend referred who joins us.
Visit www.driverrequire.co.uk for the latest news and many helpful articles and resources, and it's always the first place we advertise any new roles. You can register your interest for any of the roles on our site and one of our team will be in touch to get you out on the road!
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Please remember that in line with government restrictions and in order to maintain the safety of all our staff and drivers, we are conducting remote registrations where practicable and visits are strictly by appointment. If you need to chat with one of our team, please give us a call, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact us at any time by phone, text or email.
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Our Stevenage branch has nominated James Hawkins as our August Driver of the Month.
James is an HGV Class 1 driver who has worked for a long time in various clients such us F&P, Breadroll Company, AC Georgiades, Beattie Brothers and Becker’s to name a few.
He is very helpful and will happily swap between clients and vehicles. James is always very polite and all our clients can't speak highly enough of him, always going beyond the extra mile to help out where he can.
James, you are a great asset to Driver Require and we thank you for your hard work, flexibility and dependability.
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Do you know someone who's thinking about becoming an HGV driver? Here’s our guide to
what they need to do, what they can expect from the job and a bit of insight into what it’s really like being a HGV driver.
For the full article, click HERE
Why become an HGV driver in 2021?
There is currently a national shortage of HGV drivers. This means that HGV drivers are in great demand to ensure businesses make their deliveries. Online shopping and a global economy see the logistics industry growing every year, which means that as an HGV driver, you can have your pick of driving roles....
HGV driving offers an exciting and varied lifestyle
You can earn a great salary
So, how much does an HGV driver earn? The average
salary of an HGV driver varies depending on experience, class of vehicle driven, location, type of goods you’re transporting and the company you work for - but as a guide…
- HGV Class 1 drivers can earn in excess of £40,000 per year and for more specialist HGV Class 1 drivers with additional certificates, in excess of £50,000 per year...... read more...
What key characteristics & skills do you need to be an HGV driver?
As an HGV driver, you need to:
- have good people and communication skills
- work independently and be able to solve problems.... read more...
How much experience do you need to become a HGV driver?
It entirely depends on the clients you will drive for. Some companies we work with will take on newly passed HGV drivers while others require 1 or more years’ experience as an HGV driver. Once you have your HGV licence, get in touch with us and we’ll be able to find the job that’s right for
you.
What are the different types of HGV driving licences?
... read more...
How to get started...
Before you can start training to be an HGV driver you must be over 18 and must already hold a full car
driving licence. (If you’re eligible, you can order forms D2 and D4 from the DVLA) Then…read more...
At Driver Require, we understand the importance of the role HGV drivers play and we are committed to fair pay, balanced working hours, benefits and opportunities for promotion and personal development.
We offer driving jobs across the Northern Home Counties, the South Coast and the East Midlands, so there's no need to travel far to start your dream job. With new driving jobs being regularly added to our Jobs Board, you can find your new HGV driving job today!
To find out more about becoming an HGV driver with
Driver Require, call us today…
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WE'RE GIVING YOU £200 TO SAY THANKS
Simply refer your driver friends to us and earn £200 each time
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| Do you have any driver friends looking for a new job? We have some of the best work and rates around, for some great UK brands.
We'll give you an easy £200 EACH TIME you refer a friend to us to say thank you, so
give us a call today and we'll give you a bonus in your pay once they've completed 12 shifts for us.
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THE HGV DRIVER SHORTAGE CRISIS: WE'RE IN THE NEWS
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How long have you been with Driver Require? 4 years
Have you always been in recruitment? If not, what did you do before?
I've not always been in recruitment but I've been in transport since 1979 when I first passed my HGV1 test.( I was one of the first women in the UK to pass their HGV1 test!) I was an HGV Class 1 driver for Sainsburys at Hams Hall 15 yrs, I've also been a transport manager and also worked for FTA for 13 yrs as a Freightcheck Inspector.
In my previous recruitment company I was a National Account Manager looking after
Amazon, an Account manager and an Implementation Manager. Before recruitment I worked for British Gas as a sales team lead working in supermarkets and shopping centres.
Now for some of your favourites…
Favourite band/singer? Bands: Led Zeppelin / Black Sabbath; Singers: Jimi Hendrix/ John Lennon
Favourite ‘binge watch’ series on TV/Netflix/Amazon etc? The Serpent
Favourite quote from a film? “ Rhett Butler “Frankly my dear, I don’t give a damn” ...Gone with the wind.
And last but not least…
What three words best describe you? Laid-back, honest, caring
Proudest moments of your life to date? When my daughter had her 1st child and I held him newly born.
Interesting fact: I have a Triumph America 800 which only comes out when it’s hot & sunny, so not often this year!
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CHECK OUT SOME OF THIS WEEK'S HOTTEST DRIVING JOBS
We have a "Tamworth special" this week - but check out our Jobs Board for loads of Class 1, Class 2, 7.5t + Van jobs in your area
Great rates & flexible shifts
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We are proud to announce that our CEO, Kieran Smith has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Logistics UK Driver Agency Governance Group.
Kieran says “I am honoured and privileged to take on the role of Chairman of the Driver Agency Governance Group and intend to continue to raise standards and promote best practice across the sector. At a time when there is huge pressure on the provision of commercial drivers, I will do all I can to ensure continuity and integrity throughout the driver agency sector."
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⭐ Let us know how you rate our service here
And you can check out some of our other driver reviews from Google. ⭐
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Hire UK workers to drive lorries, minister tells firms
Businesses have been told to prioritise hiring UK-based workers rather than relying on labour from abroad to fix a shortage of lorry drivers. Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng rejected calls from firms to loosen immigration rules, saying it would
be a "short-term temporary solution". But Logistics UK says it can take nine months for new drivers to qualify and there is a backlog of driving tests. . Read more....
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Credit: MattCartoon, Daily Telegraph
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