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Trade Force UK Recruitment
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Recruitment sector

Driving & Transport

Trade Force supports transport operators and distribution teams with drivers across licence categories — from multidrop van work to HGV Class 1 — matched to the route, the shift and the vehicle.

The work in Driving & Transport

Roles we recruit for

A selection of typical roles — not an exhaustive list. Tell us what you do and we will match it where we can.

  • Van Driver
  • Multidrop Driver
  • HGV Class 1 Driver
  • HGV Class 2 Driver
  • 7.5-Tonne Driver
  • Delivery Driver
  • Driver's Mate
  • Yard Driver
  • Transport Operative
  • Transport Administrator

Typical environments

  • Distribution depots and logistics yards
  • Local multidrop rounds and trunking runs
  • Day, night and weekend shifts
  • Vehicle checks and yard shunting
  • Sites with tight delivery windows

For workers and employers

Employers

For transport operators

Whether it is holiday cover or an ongoing driving team, tell us the licence categories, routes and shifts you need. We record each driver's category, CPC and tacho status and share it plainly — we do not claim to have verified it for you.

  • Van through to HGV Class 1 drivers, plus driver's mates
  • Cover for absence, peaks and new routes
  • Multidrop and trunking experience captured
  • Temporary and permanent driver requirements
Workers

For drivers

Tell us your licence category, how long you have held it, your CPC and tacho status, and the work you prefer. We match that to operators who need exactly that — vans, 7.5-tonne, Class 2 or Class 1.

  • Van, 7.5-tonne, HGV Class 2 and Class 1 work
  • Multidrop, trunking, local delivery and yard roles
  • Days, nights and weekends
  • We record licence category, CPC and tacho details

What tends to matter in Driving & Transport

Common experience, tickets and requirements

  • The right licence category for the vehicle
  • Driver CPC where the role requires it
  • A valid digital tachograph card for in-scope work
  • Awareness of any endorsements on your licence
  • Multidrop experience for delivery rounds
  • Right to work in the UK and ID

Not every role needs every item — this is a guide to what tends to matter, not a checklist you must complete to register.

The detail matters before the wheel turns

Driving is the sector where the paperwork counts most. We record licence category, CPC and digital tachograph details up front so an operator knows what a driver holds — while the formal checks and licence verification remain the operator's own responsibility.

Trade Force — how we work

How Trade Force supports Driving & Transport

How Trade Force supports driving

Licence-matched drivers

We record licence category, years held, endorsements, CPC and tacho card details so drivers are matched to the right work.

Route-aware

We capture multidrop experience and preferred routes to help place drivers where they will be most effective.

Day and night shifts

Cover across trunking, multidrop and shift-based transport operations.

Driving & Transport FAQ and advice

Frequently asked questions

Which licence categories do you recruit for?

We recruit across van, 7.5-tonne, HGV Class 2 (C) and HGV Class 1 (C+E). Tell us your category, endorsements and CPC status when you register.

Do I need a Driver CPC and tachograph card?

For most professional driving roles, yes. We record your CPC and digital tachograph card details as part of registration.

Do you verify my licence and CPC?

We record the licence category, CPC and tacho details you provide and share them with operators. We do not state that a licence or CPC has been verified — those checks remain the operator's responsibility.

Can I choose the type of work?

We capture your preferences — multidrop, trunking, days or nights — and match opportunities to them where we can. We cannot guarantee a specific route is available.

Work in driving?

Register as a worker, or tell us about the staff you need in this sector.