Driver Hire

Blackburn

Blackburn

Welcome to Driver Hire Blackburn. We are part of a nationwide network of over 100 offices providing recruitment and training services to the transport and logistics industry. We currently supply: Class 1, Class 2, 7.5t & Van Drivers as well as Driver Assistants Transport & Logistics Staff Warehouse & FLT Drivers Office Staff Skilled & Semi Skilled Trades people The areas we supply staff to include: Blackburn, Burnley, Clitheroe, Barnoldswick, Colne, Nelson, Accrington, Rossendale, Bank Hey, Belthorn, Blackamoor, Clayton-le-Dale, Guide, Knuzden, Mellor, Ramsgreave, Rishton, Salesbury, Shadsworth, Sunnybower, Whitebirk, Wilpshire, Darwen Are you looking for work, or looking for staff the please call our office on 01254 351155 or email: blackburn@driverhire.co.uk

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Driver CPC Training

If you’re driving vehicles of 7.5t or above for a living, you need to keep your Driver CPC up-to-date, with 35 hours training every 5 years. Driver Hire can help. Driver Hire has a range of exciting modules and can help drivers complete their required 35 hours periodic training. We provide both classroom based training and have an extensive online programme set for 2024.

Proud to be Driver Hire

Surveys show 94% of candidates are proud to work for Driver Hire Nationwide while 90% of customers rate our service as good / excellent. Locally Driver Hire Blackburn is one of the largest suppliers of Drivers in the local area, we have over 40 years combined experience of Transport / Recruitment in the area. We are open and honest with our drivers, we try to look after you hoping you will look after us in return!

Gary Pugh
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Every year Driver Hire finds work for thousands of candidates in temporary and permanent jobs, driving all classes of vehicle and in a wide range of other roles in the transport and logistics sector.

Possible roles in logistics include:

  • Driving – Cat. C+E, Cat. C, PSV, 7.5 tonne, Vans, Cars, Fork Lift
  • Specialist skills – ADR, HIAB, Multi-drop, IPAF
  • Non-driving logistics staff – Mates, Warehouse Operatives, Pickers/Packers etc
  • Public Sector – Waste Disposal, Parks, Recreation, Other Operatives etc
  • Professional / Managers – Logistics Co-ordinators, Transport Managers etc

Depending on the needs of our customers, we also often offer an even wider range of roles in other sectors, from administration to catering.

We want to hear from you

Remember, with new opportunities coming in every day, we are always on the lookout for high quality candidates, so don’t worry if you can’t find what you are looking for here.

Give us a call on 01254 351155 or call in to the office for a chat. We’re selective about who joins our team, but if you have what it takes, our dedicated and professional team will put all their efforts into finding your ideal job.

Apply online

When you create a MyDriverHire account on our website, you’ll have all the information you need about opportunities with Driver Hire at your fingertips. Apply for a job in just one click, track the jobs you’ve already applied for, and sign up for alerts, so that you’ll be first in line when your ideal job comes in.

Why work for Driver Hire?

We value the people who work for us as true professionals. We offer an attractive package, including competitive pay rates and holiday pay. You may also be offered training opportunities, uniforms and a range of other staff benefits. We believe it’s important to offer each candidate a personal service, taking a real interest in what you want from your next career move.

In 2018, over 900 people completed our annual candidate survey. 93% rated the respect and customer service they received from Driver Hire as good or excellent, and 94% said they felt proud to work for Driver Hire. We’ve now received similar results five years running.

Looking for a permanent job?

Many people who come to Driver Hire are ultimately looking for help in finding a permanent job. If that’s you, we’ll be delighted to help.

Trust Driver Hire

Whatever type of work you’re looking for, be it forklift truck driving or courier work, then Driver Hire is a name you can trust. We’ll help keep you up to date with all the legislative changes, so you know you’re safe and staying within the limits of the law.

Our thorough and personal interview process will help you find the driving or logistics job that is suited to your skills and lifestyle. And because Driver Hire is the UK’s leading specialist logistics recruiter, we work with some of the biggest names in the business. For you, that means access to exciting opportunities with high quality employers.

Why come to Driver Hire?

Driver Hire is the UK’s largest specialist provider of transport and logistics staff. We have over 35 years’ experience in this industry and a nationwide network of over 100 offices. Every day we help to place all kinds of drivers and a wide range of other logistics staff, such as drivers’ mates and warehouse operatives, into temporary and permanent roles with thousands of organisations nationwide.

Much more than driving

As well as supplying high quality drivers and operatives, Driver Hire offers a range of wider recruitment and training services. These include full and part time opportunities in both blue-collar and white-collar roles, Driver CPC training and online licence checking.

Finding the staff you need

We provide a full range of driving and non-driving skills to meet your needs in every situation

  • Driving – Cat. C+E, Cat. C, PSV, 7.5 tonne, Vans, Cars, Fork Lift
  • Specialist skills – ADR, HIAB, Multi-drop, IPAF
  • Non-driving logistics staff – Mates, Warehouse Operatives, Pickers/Packers etc
  • Public Sector – Waste Disposal, Parks, Recreation, Other Operatives etc
  • Professional / Managers – Logistics Co-ordinators, Transport Managers etc

Quality assured supply

Delivering the best possible service to both customers and candidates is at the heart of what we do. We conduct regular satisfaction surveys to monitor this. The most recent surveys show that over 94% of our office staff and candidates are proud to work for Driver Hire, whilst 96% of customers rated our service as good or excellent.

We recognise that we operate in an industry where even a small mistake could have serious consequences, so we are relentless in our commitment to providing fully qualified and referenced staff, and to full compliance with all relevant legislation.

All our work meets ISO9001:2015 standards and we are members of many well-respected trade bodies, including the Road Haulage Association and the Freight Transport Association. Driver Hire is a franchise business, find out more here.

Training

Driver Hire is a leading provider of Driver CPC training – we have delivered over 150,000 driver training days throughout the UK. Visit our training website to find out more.

National Accounts

Since we are part of a genuinely nationwide network, we are able to offer a range of specialist services to customers who operate on a multi-site, regional or national basis. Simply ask us for more details.

In Summary

As a Driver Hire customer you benefit from:

  • Genuine 24 hour, 365-day service
  • A nationwide network combining consistency of service with local attention to detail
  • Access to high quality drivers and logistics staff that are competent, assessed and fully referenced
  • Peace of mind – recruitment problems will not affect the efficiency of your organisation
  • Cost effective recruitment services for all your drivers and logistics staff

To discuss any requirements, call us today on 01254 351155 or email blackburn@driverhire.co.uk

Recruitment Services

 

We specialise in providing top-tier staff for businesses in the BB postcode. Whether you need drivers for a short-term or long-term temporary contracts, or even permanent positions, we’ve got you covered.

Our pool of professional drivers includes: 

  • Class 1 Drivers
  • Class 2 Drivers
  • 7.5t Drivers
  • Van Drivers 

We also provide staff to cover:

  • Fork Lift Trucks
  • Warehouse Staff
  • Office Staff
  • Skilled Trades

We understand the importance of having reliable and experienced drivers to keep your operations running smoothly. That’s why we ensure all our drivers are fully vetted, trained, and ready to meet your specific requirements.

So Why Choose Us I hear you saying?

  • Flexibility: We offer a range of contract options to suit your needs.
  • Quality: Our Staff are highly skilled.
  • Local Expertise: We have extensive knowledge of the BB postcode area and can provide drivers familiar with the local routes and regulations.
  • Know the local staff pool: With over 50 combined years in the local area working with the staff pool. We know a great deal of the people who are out there job hunting and will know if there are suitable for your company

Whether you’re looking to fill a temporary gap or seeking a permanent addition to your team, Driver Hire Blackburn is here to provide the best talent for your business. Contact us today to discuss your requirements and find out how we can help you keep your business moving forward.

Driver CPC Training

Driver Hire is one of the UK’s leading providers of Driver CPC Training. We offer 20 different JAUPT approved course subjects with interactive and engaging content and have course satisfaction ratings of 93%*

Whether you are a driver who needs to keep up to date with your 35 hours of Driver CPC Training or a company with drivers who need to undertake this, we can help you with your requirements.

We have an extensive list of Training dates available for online training, alternatively, if you have a room suitable for training and a minimum of 6 people or you require training at 1 time in a training room then please ring 01254 351155 to check if we have a trainer available.

*Surveys conducted after completion of training

 

 

For candidates

Every year Driver Hire finds both temporary and permanent work for thousands of candidates. This includes all driving licence categories and a wide range of other roles across the transport and logistics sector.

Check out our current vacancies. As well as helping people to find jobs, Driver Hire is also a leading provider of Driver CPC training, in the classroom and online.

For customers

With over 35 years’ experience, Driver Hire now provides thousands of organisations nationwide with the staff they need. Whether you need someone for just one shift or to join your team on a permanent basis, we can help.

24/7 service

We offer a genuine 24/7 service, 365 days a year. No matter what time of the day or night you call us, you will be able to speak directly to a member of the Blackburn team.

Call: 01254 351155
Email: blackburn@driverhire.co.uk
Visit: We’re in the office from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

Commitment to quality

When you deal with Driver Hire – as a candidate or as an employer – you can be confident that you are dealing with the very best.

Listening is one way we make sure that you receive the highest quality of customer service so we run regular surveys to help us understand what you think – the most recent survey showed 96% of customers rated our service as good or excellent and 94% of candidates said they were proud to work for Driver Hire. The high quality standards that we offer is something we are very proud of.

Driver Hire has won a string of awards over the years, including awards for training and customer service. These include the REC’s ‘Agency Driver of the Year’ award.

Proud to Franchise

Driver Hire Blackburn is part of a franchise organisation. We passionately believe that franchising gives our customers and candidates the very best of both worlds.

You benefit from using a locally owned and managed business – it is in our interest to succeed by giving you the best service and attention to your needs that we can.

At the same time, you benefit from the extensive experience, consistent quality standards and the support of the UK’s largest specialist transport and logistics network. For more information on franchise opportunities with Driver Hire, click here.

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Our team

Driver Hire Blackburn has over 40 years recruitment experience in our office. More than that, we have staff in the office with long service under their belt. This means they understand the needs of our Customers needs as well as our Drivers strengths and weaknesses. It is our belief that we treat everyone as fairly as possible, our workers are like our family. Many of our workers have also been with us for long time as they understand we will always treat them fairly, with respect and only ask for the same in return.

If you are new to Driver Hire, firstly we are a people business, and so we believe in offering a personal service. If you’re looking for work, we want to know about you, and what you are looking for in your next role.

If you are looking for staff? Every organisation has particular needs – we want to understand yours. Our experienced staff will help you find the perfect fit for your business.

When you deal with Driver Hire Blackburn, here are the people who’ll be looking after you:

 

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Gary Pugh

Director

Telephone: 01254351155

About Gary Pugh
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Gary is the Director is Driver Hire Blackburn Franchisee. He is known for his Cheery approach to life. A successful business man over his career he has owned a franchise of DPD local as well as a successful FLT Business

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Ian Fletcher (Fletch)

Branch Manager

Telephone: 01254351155

About Ian Fletcher (Fletch)
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Fletch has been the Branch Manager of Driver Hire Blackburn for a total 22 years. A National CPC holder, as well as an approved Driver CPC Trainer he has an in-depth knowledge of all things transport related. There are 2 things in life Fletch likes... Difficult questions about Transport and Scouts!

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Dan Fee

Senior Recruitment Consultant

Telephone: 01254351155

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Dan is known to be the yin to Fletch's yang! Working at Blackburn for 18 years, Dan came from a hospitality background managing hotels after finishing his degree. Dan likes to get to grips with a customers requirements. He has a flair for Marketing and knows the local job market as well as anyone

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Warren Dagne

Recruitment Consultant

Telephone: 01254351155

About Warren Dagne
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Warren has worked for Driver Hire Blackburn for 3.5 years. From a transport background, Warren loves to find a solution to any problems that are put in his way!

Resources

Information to help you work in a safe and compliant way.

As part of our commitment to maintaining the highest possible standards in our industry, Driver Hire provides a wide range of information to both candidates and customers. We achieve this in many ways, including our Driver CPC training programmes and eLearning, through the Code of Conduct books that are given to all candidates, and through information posters that are provided free of charge as part of our regular Newslink mailings. You can also download our free white papers from this page. We hope that you will find the following resources useful.

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Frequently asked questions

What do I need to do to register with you?

You can set up job alerts by creating an account here. Alternatively if you prefer, you can give us a call or just pop in. Quality is at the heart of all we do so we take our candidate registration process very seriously. Before we can offer you work you will need to attend a face-to-face interview.

When you come in to see us, you will need to bring certain key information with you. You must provide your National Insurance number, bank details and another form of ID such as a passport or birth certificate. Where relevant you will need to provide proof of your right to work in the UK. For driving work we need to see your original driver’s licence (both parts if a photo card) and proof of any licence upgrades you hold.

We always take up references on every candidate so please also provide phone numbers of two work related referees.

What type of work can you offer me?

We can offer you a wide range of different jobs. As well as lots of driving work, across all licence categories, we are always recruiting for many non-driving roles. Whether you are looking for part time work, a contract role or a long term career, we can help. Check out our online jobs board, phone or call in to find out more.

How old do I have to be to work as a Driver Hire driver?

We welcome candidates of all ages. Please be aware that insurance requirements for certain roles mean that an age limit may apply to that particular role.

Are all your drivers fully compliant with relevant legislation?

Nothing is more important to Driver Hire than safety and full regulatory compliance. All Driver Hire drivers have to take a 150-point competency test before they are allowed to work for us and we provide ongoing updates on new rules and regulations as they are introduced. We also have bespoke IT systems in place to monitor the work our staff do for us.

You can be confident that any member of staff you take on from Driver Hire has been fully briefed on any relevant legislation.

Can you help me out at short notice?

Absolutely. Some people say it’s what we do best. As the UK’s leading specialist supplier of transport and logistics staff, we have an extensive database of high quality candidates ready to step in and help you out.

You can call us any time of the day or night, 365 days a year and speak to a real person on the other end of the line. We know the pressures you are likely to operate under, so will take down the details of the person you need and if we can’t tell you instantly who we have available, we will get back to you within 15 minutes with a definite answer either way.

Can you help with non-driving roles?

Yes. Driver Hire is about much more than driving. We can help you find the ideal candidate for just about any role connected with the transport and logistics industry. That includes drivers of course, but also warehouse staff, operations and back office roles, plant operatives, managerial staff and much more. Check out ‘Looking for Staff’ for more information.

Do you just provide temps?

No. Our experience in the industry and our extensive candidate database means we are ideally placed to help you find long-term contract staff and of course, permanent employees. Our permanent recruitment service operates on a no success no fee basis and is backed up by generous guarantees.