Welcome to Driver Hire Liverpool. We are part of a nationwide network of over 100 offices providing recruitment and training services to the transport and logistics industry.
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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.
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 0151 5567101 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 30 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
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 94% of 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 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 148,000 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
Driver Hire Liverpool offers a wide range of other service to meet the needs of every business, no matter how large or small.
Use the navigation links on the left to find more information about our other services from Driver CPC Training, permanent recruitment solutions, licence checking services and the most recent results from our customer and candidate surveys…
Proud to be Driver Hire
What our customers said about working with Driver Hire Nationwide
• 96% of people rated Driver Hire’s customer service as excellent or good (responses from over 200 customers in December 2018)
• For the third year running ‘reliable service’ tops the list as the main thing customers would miss if they weren’t using Driver Hire (responses from Driver Hire customer surveys December 2016 – December 2018)
• 83% of customers rated Driver Hire’s value for money as excellent or good (responses from over 200 customers in December 2018)
• Some of the things customers said about Driver Hire include ‘exceptional service’, ‘going the extra mile’, ‘pleasure to work with’, ‘reliable drivers’ and ‘good communication’ (responses from over 200 customers in December 2018)
What our candidates said about working for Driver Hire Nationwide
• 94% of candidates are proud to work for Driver Hire
• 84% of candidates scored 8/10 or more when asked if they would recommend working for Driver Hire
• 93% of candidates rated the level of respect & customer service they receive from Driver Hire as excellent or good
• The top two things on our candidates’ list of reasons to work for Driver Hire were ‘variety of work’, ‘friendly/welcoming place to work’
• Over half of candidates said they would definitely recommend working for Driver Hire Nationwide
• Some of the things Candidates said about working for Driver Hire include ‘regular work’, ‘look after their workers’, ‘work with them not for them’, ‘listen’, ‘reliable agency’, ‘pleasure to work with’ and ‘good communication’
(All candidate responses from over 900 candidates surveyed in December 2018)
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%*
The Driver CPC is for professional LGV and PCV drivers. It is a requirement of EU Directive 2003/59, which is designed to improve the knowledge and skills of drivers, and enhance safetyon our roads.
All professional drivers, driving ‘for hire and reward’ (on licence categories C, C1, C+E or C1+E for goods vehicles) are now required to have completed their Driver CPC and must carry a Driver Qualification Card (DQC) at all times when driving professionally.
Driver CPC training is an ongoing requirement. The DQC is valid for five years, and having gained their card, all drivers must undertake 35 hours’ periodic training during those five years, or they will not be permitted to renew their card.
Training must be undertaken in 7-hour blocks and the best way for any driver to meet their obligations is to spread their training over several years.
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.
Recruiting a permanent member of staff can be an expensive and time-consuming process – and with relatively high staff turnover in the logistics industry, it can feel like a never-ending task. Our mission is to provide the professionals you need, when you need them.
With a nationwide network of over 100 offices, we can source candidates using both local and national recruitment channels and you only need to have one point of contact. If you have a one-off requirement or you need a large, high-volume recruitment campaign, Driver Hire can help.
Benefits of using Driver Hire Liverpool
Experts in the logistics industry
Access to both local and national recruitment channels
Extensive national database of candidates
White collar specialists with a blue collar heritage
Extremely competitive rates
Free replacement / rebate guarantees
No risk – fee only payable on candidate placement
Reduced administration and hassle
Our permanent recruitment process
Our thorough recruitment process will ensure you get the very best candidate for the job. We will:
Take a full job brief and ‘person specification’ from you – Details of role, type of person, licence requirements, vehicle type etc
Search our extensive database for suitable candidates (and advertise if appropriate)
Interview and reference all candidates (plus assessments and document checks as appropriate)
Brief matching candidates about the job, ensuring their interest and commitment
Provide a written shortlist and arrange an interview programme to suit you
Liaise between you and the candidate through to job offer and acceptance
Post-placement follow-up
Simply a better way of recruiting
This entire service is at no cost to you unless we successfully fill your vacancy. Our permanent recruitment service can save you money and ensure you get the best candidate for the job.
Call your local Liverpool team today 0151 556 7101
Licence Checking Services
Online licence checking service from Driver Hire
If people working at your organisation are required to drive as part of their work, the law says you must check that they are qualified to drive and hold a valid licence.
dh Licence Check, from Driver Hire, lets you review your entire fleet or workforce at a glance, using ‘traffic lights’ to highlight any issues. You benefit from a comprehensive update including licence categories, restrictions, endorsements, expiry dates, conviction dates, disqualifications and much more.
Other features include automatic scheduled checks, an Instant Check facility, paperless mandates giving permission to carry out checks for three years, and a secure, permanent audit trail of every check you carry out.
Find out more about dh Licence Check or call us on 0151 556 7101
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.
For customers
With over 30 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 Liverpool team.
Call: 0151 556 7101 Email: liverpool@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 Liverpool 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.
We’re a people business, and so we believe in offering great customer 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. When you deal with Driver Hire Liverpool, here are the people who’ll be looking after you: Jane & John – Directors Amy – Operations Consultant Maisie – Recruitment Resourcer Elaine – Credit Control
Jane has worked in the recruitment industry for over 25 years and has been with Driver Hire Liverpool since 2013. In 2017, Jane & her husband, John became Joint Venture Partners for Liverpool and Runcorn. Jane enjoys running the business and is responsible for the overall operations and sales within the office. She says the best part of her job is the variety and interacting with candidates and customers.
John has always worked in sales development and joined Driver Hire in 2013, working as a Business Development Manager before being promoted to an Area Manager. In 2017, he became a Joint Venture Partner of Liverpool and Runcorn with Jane and while he is now involved in every aspect of the business, he still loves getting out of the office and working on the business development side of things. Outside of work, John is a qualified football referee and loves seeing his garden come to life in the Spring.
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. We hope that you will find the following resources useful.
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.
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Driver CPC training is an ongoing requirement. The DQC is valid for five years, and having gained their card, all drivers must undertake 35 hours’ periodic training during those five years, or they will not be permitted to renew their card.
