Driver Hire

Gatwick

Gatwick

Welcome to Driver Hire & dh Recruitment Gatwick. We are part of a nationwide network of over 100 offices providing recruitment and training services across a variety of different sectors. We specialise in Logistics, Construction & Commercial recruitment & with a combined experience totaling to more than 25 years within our team, you are definitely in safe hands!

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dh Construction

We're a leading specialist supplier of qualified construction staff throughout the RH area. We offer temporary, contract and permanent recruitment solutions across a wide variety of roles. Take a look...

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Driving & Logistics

We place all kinds of drivers and a wide range of other logistics staff into temporary, contract and permanent roles. Find out more about Driver Hire Gatwick...

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dh Commercial

We're a leading specialist supplier of professional office and commercial staff throughout the RH area. We offer temporary, contract and permanent recruitment solutions across a wide variety of roles. Take a look...

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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.

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Every year Driver Hire & DH Recruitment finds work for thousands of candidates in temporary and permanent jobs, driving all classes of vehicle and in a wide range of office roles in the transport/logistics sector and the office/commercial 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

Possible roles in Construction include:

  • General Labourers
  • MEWP Operators (Cherry pickers, Scissor lift operators, Boom lift operators etc.)
  • Plant Machine Operators (Telehandlers, Digger drivers, Dumper drivers, 360 excavator operators etc.)
  • Ground Workers
  • Site Surveyors including Seniors & Management
  • Banksman
  • Site Supervisors
  • & much more!

Possible roles in Commercial include:

  • Office Administrator
  • Customer Service Advisers
  • Secretary’s and Personal Assistants
  • Receptionists
  • IT Support Staff
  • HR Professionals
  • & much more!

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 01293 934 555/01293 661300 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 & dh Gatwick?

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 2017, over 1,000 people per year completed our annual candidate survey. 91% 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 & dh. We’ve now received similar results four years running.

Looking for a permanent job?

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

Trust Driver Hire & dh Gatwick

Whatever type of work you’re looking for, be it forklift truck driving or courier work, then Driver Hire & dh 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 & dh 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 and dh Gatwick?

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, we also support candidates and companies looking for Construction & Commercial work, through dh Recruitment Gatwick:

We also offer additional services such as 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 92% of our office staff and candidates are proud to work for Driver Hire, whilst 94% 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 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 180,000 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 01293 934 555 or email gatwick@driverhire.co.uk

dh Recruitment

We are much more than a recruiter of logistics & driving staff, when you think of Driver Hire, your thoughts automatically tell you that we must provide drivers right? Our dh brand of the business has allowed us to branch out to provide different sectors with professional recruitment solutions throughout the RH post code area.

We offer a full range of recruitment services for temporary, contract and permanent positions across a wide variety of roles. Our professional, comprehensive service allows you to focus on running your business while we take care of your recruitment requirements.

Our divisions:

Whether you need someone for last minute emergency cover or a more permanent member of staff to cope with an increased demand in business, we understand how crucial it is that you get the right candidate.

Please see more information on each of our divisions and our other services as you browse through this section.

Upgrade your driving licence

The UK logistics industry is a fast-moving, exciting place to work. There’s huge demand for high-quality professional drivers, so if you’ve got what it takes, you can build a brilliant career. From skilled multi-drop drivers carrying out final-mile deliveries, to HGV tramping drivers – these are the people that keep the UK moving, and you can be a part of it.

You can upgrade your driving licence with our Licence Acquisition Training service. So whether you’re looking to become a lorry, coach, bus or FLT driver, or would like to upgrade your existing HGV licence to Class 1, ADR or HIAB, we can help. We also provide a great way to spread the cost of your training with finance options and have pricing illustrations available here.

Click the links below to explore your licence options.

CATEGORY C (HGV CLASS 2)

Start your professional driving career with the HGV Class 2 licence. Automatically qualifying you to drive any vehicle covered for both LGV C1 and C, it is also the stepping stone to gaining your Class 1 (C+E). More details

 

CATEGORY C+E (HGV CLASS 1)

Get the most comprehensive licence you can hold, your HGV Class 1. Suitable for anyone who holds or is training for a Category C licence and who wants to increase their earning potential by driving the biggest trucks on the road. More details

 

CATEGORY C1 (7.5 TONNE)

Required for all vehicles between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes, this licence is ideal if you want to upgrade from regular van work but remain in light lorries such as supermarket delivery vans and small rigid lorries. Always in demand. More details

 

ADR

The ADR licence is a special vocational certificate, which entitles you to drive vehicles with tanks or carrying certain categories of dangerous goods. More details

 

HIAB

Many commercial vehicles are now fitted with a ‘lorry mounted crane’ – for example for delivering building materials to a construction site or logs to a home. To operate these vehicles, you’ll need your HIAB certificate. More details

 

PCV

To become a professional driver of larger minibuses (9-16 seats), buses and coaches, you need a Passenger Carrying Vehicle (PCV) Category D or D1 licence. More details

 

 

Contact us

If you would like to discuss your driving career and explore your licence upgrade options, get in touch today or submit an online enquiry here.

dh Construction

Whether you are a local company looking for Construction staff or a candidate looking for work in the Construction industry, we can help!

Our construction division can provide workers or work for any of the following:

  • General Labourers
  • MEWP Operators (Cherry pickers, Scissor lift operators, Boom lift operators etc.)
  • Plant Machine Operators (Telehandlers, Digger drivers, Dumper drivers, 360 excavator operators etc.)
  • Ground Workers
  • Site Surveyors including Seniors & Management
  • Banksman
  • Site Supervisors
  • & much more!

If you are a company or candidate looking for temporary, contract or permanent work in any of the above positions, please give us a call on 01293 661300 or email gatwick.construction@dhrecruitment.co.uk where we are on hand 24 hours a day!

Click through to our dh Construction web page for more information:

CPC & First Aid 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.

Upcoming Courses

Due to COVID-19, all current courses are being held online & can be booked through our head office. Please contact us on 01293 934555 to find out more
information.

To find out more or to book, please give us a call on 01293 934 555 or visit our training website https://www.driverhiretraining.co.uk/ and search for the RH post code area.

*Surveys conducted after completion of training

Licence Checking

We’re pleased to introduce Driver Hire’s online licence checking system. If you have anyone driving for your organisation for business purposes, you are legally obliged to ensure that their licence is valid and covers the vehicle they are driving. Our new system is simple and easy to use. It will save you time and money by automatically carrying out the required checks directly through the DVLA database on time, every time, creating an auditable online record – thus providing you with complete peace of mind. Benefits:

  • Easy to use – no complicated set up processes or tutorials required
  • Bespoke – completely configurable, align your checks to your company’s own policies and procedures
  • Customer Support– just a phone call away, and are available to answer any questions or queries you may have
  • 24 Hour Access– online access means you can view your data any time, anywhere
  • Record and Report – the reporting function enables you to extract data whenever necessary
  • Audit trial – every check and the results are stored and recorded, providing you with a clear and transparent audit trail
  • No Software Installation Required– hosted by us in the cloud, you can access DH Licence Check from any internet connection. There are no lengthy installs or server issues to contend with.

To find out more about our new system contact a member of our team on 01293 934 555 or email us at gatwick@driverhire.co.uk.

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 office roles across the transport/logistics and office/commercial 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 Gatwick team.

Call: 01293 934 555/01293 661300
Email: gatwick@driverhire.co.uk or gatwick@dhrecruitment.co.uk
Visit: We’re in the office from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

Commitment to quality

When you deal with Driver Hire & dh – 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 94% 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 &  dh Gatwick 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

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’re looking for in your next role. Looking for staff? Every organisation has particular needs – we want to understand yours.

Get in touch with us any time by calling either 01293 934555 or 01293 661300, or via email: gatwick@driverhire.co.uk or gatwick@dhrecruitment.co.uk

When you deal with Driver Hire & dh Recruitment Gatwick, here are the people who’ll be looking after you:

office team

office member

Nic

Franchisee

Telephone: 01293934555

About Nic
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Nic has been in recruitment straight from graduating from university. He knew straight away that this was a career move and has not looked back since. He has now been with Driver Hire & dh Recruitment since 2007. He is passionate and a perfectionist when it comes to service and promises delivery. His honesty and integrity have enabled him to build strong rapport with both drivers and clients. In 2013 Nic purchased the Franchise, and is now even more determined and committed to make this an absolute success, for himself, his staff, his drivers and customers. Away from being the tea boy and office dad, Nic is very family orientated and believes in having this ethos with his team in the office. He is a big basketball fan (Chicago Bulls) and talented player for a local team and is also into football, an unlucky supporter of Manchester United...

office member

Logan

Recruitment Mentor

Telephone: 01293934555

About Logan
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Logan has successfully cemented his place in the team at Driver Hire & dh Recruitment Gatwick after joining in April 2017. He managed to make an impact from the outset and is an invaluable member. He is honest, polite, outgoing and humble. He is also very hard working and has a great work ethic. He was drafted in to help us sustain our growth and his main focus will be to assist with day to day operations as well as looking after the welfare of our trusted candidates and clients. Outside of work we have managed to recruit another footballer (wannabe) and his chosen team is yet another controversial choice... DERBY COUNTY?! We have no doubt that Logan possesses all the skills required and has a bright future and we look forward to working with him for many years to come and seeing him develop!

office member

Jake

Recruitment Coach

Telephone: 01293934555

About Jake
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Jake joined our team in May 2022 and was no stranger to recruitment after a successful 6 year stint within the industry and specifically the aviation sector having worked for one of our neighbours (albeit we had never seen him before!...) Following a break from recruitment during COVID and some time spent as a landscape gardener, Jake felt it was the right time and the right opportunity to jump on board with us and his composed and calming manner compliments the team excellently. In his spare time, you will usually find Jake spending time with family & his dogs Candy & Obi, normally on long walks trying to tire them out! He also plays golf regularly & supports Arsenal, for his sins!

office member

Sarah

Business Support

Telephone: 01293934555

About Sarah
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Nic hired me to help grow the business and support the team with Admin tasks, which I have experience in from my previous role where I was for 12 years before I joined the lovely team here at Gatwick. I’ll be the first person you’ll hear when you call and I will try and assist you with any queries you may have. I will also be processing timesheets, sending invoices and carrying out other general payroll duties to make sure all of our hard working candidates get paid on time :) In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family; I have two young children which keeps me on my toes. I am a competitive netball player and umpire; we’re a very sporty family and huge Chelsea fans!

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.