Transport & Logistics Recruitment

Q: What is transport and logistics recruitment?

It involves sourcing, vetting and placing skilled professionals across freight forwarding, warehouse management, carrier operations and supply chain roles to meet business demands.

Q: How do I recruit qualified logistics professionals?

Use industry-targeted ads, verify certifications like Dangerous Goods and CILT, conduct competency-based interviews and partner with specialists who understand logistics nuances.

Aspion’s transport and logistics recruitment team connects you with skilled professionals across freight forwarding, warehouse recruitment, and carrier operations. Our targeted campaigns draw on deep sector insights - such as exploring why young people don’t know about jobs in logistics - to engage the right talent and streamline your distribution network. We keep our process clear and fast so you fill roles without delay. Contact our logistics specialists to start today.

What Is Transport and Logistics Recruitment?

Definition and Scope of Transport & Logistics Recruitment

Transport and logistics recruitment covers sourcing, vetting, and placing staff in roles that manage the flow of goods. It spans freight forwarding, warehouse management, and carrier operations across all transport modes.

Key Functions: Freight Forwarding, Warehouse & Carrier Operations

Freight recruitment secures experts in customs handling and shipment planning. Warehouse recruitment finds candidates for stock control, picking, and packing. Carrier operations staffing ensures drivers and fleet managers keep goods moving.

Which Roles Fall Under Transport & Logistics Recruitment?

Freight Forwarding Recruitment Specialists

We place professionals who coordinate multi-carrier shipments, manage customs paperwork, and track international deliveries.

Warehouse Management & Distribution Recruitment

Our warehouse recruitment team finds supervisors, inventory planners, and distribution operatives to run your facilities.

Carrier Operations & Fleet Management Staffing

We source drivers, fleet managers, and route planners to maintain a reliable transport network.

Supply Chain Management Recruitment

Our supply chain recruitment experts fill roles in procurement, vendor management, and logistics coordination.

How Do I Recruit Qualified Logistics Professionals?

Verifying CILT, DGSA & Dangerous Goods Certifications

We check candidates hold CILT membership, DGSA accreditation and dangerous goods training to meet regulatory standards.

Leveraging Specialist Recruiter Networks & Candidate Screening

Our team taps into niche logistics talent pools and uses targeted screening to match skills to your needs.

What Qualifications Are Required for Transport & Logistics Roles?

Logistics Degrees, NVQs & CILT Accreditation Explained

Many roles call for a logistics or supply chain management degree, NVQ certification, or CILT accreditation to prove expertise.

Mandatory Training: Dangerous Goods, Health & Safety Compliance

Candidates must complete dangerous goods handling courses and health & safety training for safe operations.

Why Choose Aspion for Transport & Logistics Recruitment?

Access to Niche Logistics Talent Pools

Aspion’s networks reach both active and passive candidates in freight forwarding, warehousing, and carrier operations.

Proven Metrics: Fill Rate & Average Time-to-Hire Performance

We maintain a 95% placement success rate and a 16-day average time-to-hire, trusted by leading transport & logistics organisations.

What Is Aspion’s Recruitment Process?

We begin with a consultation to define role criteria and timelines. Next we map the market and source candidates through our network and targeted adverts. We verify qualifications, conduct interviews, and shortlist top talent. We present candidates, support offer negotiation, and follow up after hire to ensure satisfaction.

FAQs

Q: What is transport and logistics recruitment?
A: It involves sourcing, vetting, and placing skilled professionals across freight forwarding, warehouse management, carrier operations, and supply chain roles to meet business demands.

Q: How do I recruit qualified logistics professionals?
A: Use industry-targeted ads, verify certifications like dangerous goods and CILT, conduct competency-based interviews, and partner with specialists who understand logistics nuances.

Q: What qualifications are required for transport and logistics roles?
A: Key credentials include a logistics or supply chain management degree, CILT, or NVQ certifications, dangerous goods training and practical experience with distribution networks.

Q: Why partner with a specialist transport & logistics recruitment agency?
A: Specialists deliver deep sector expertise, extensive candidate networks, and streamlined processes for faster time-to-hire and better role fit.

Our dedicated recruiters operate across Business Services, Operations, Sales & Marketing, Transport & Logistics, Driving, Metals & Engineering, Finance & Accountancy, Supply Chain and Manufacturing.

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£35k - 40k per year

Transport Planner Container Haulage Grays, Essex £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (flexible depending on experience) Monday - Friday, Days I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Planner to join a national haulier who specialise within container loads for the UK. They are seeking a Transport Planner to support the current transport operation in the management of route planning, customer service and driver management. The Candidate; - Container route planning experience - Experience with Navis VBS - Excellent manual transport planning skills and experience - Experienced in route planning for circa 15 x Tractor Units - Previous experience within a transport planning position - Experience using TOPS Transport Management System - Strong customer service skills - Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines - Competent decision making - Good geographical knowledge of the North West and UK Duties and Responsibilities; - Route planning for container loads for UK wide distribution - Monitoring driver performance - Review driver routes and plan to maximise efficiency - Keep all customers informed of all failed services or significant delays - Provide the communication link between customers and drivers - Supervising and managing driver workloads - Ensuring your routes are numbered correctly and all jobs are sequenced - Managing your driver's daily activities in line with the Working Time Directive and Driving hours. - Ensuring every customer receives excellent customer service. - Investigating failed services and looking into ways to resolve site issues. If you have Transport Planner experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website.

Workshop Manager

Bridgend

£50k - 60k per year

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Transport Controller

Huddersfield

West Yorkshire

£33.5k - 37k per year

Transport Controller Huddersfield £33,500 - £37,000 + Overtime Rotating Shifts - Days & Nights I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Transport Controller to join a leading Fuel distributor who specialise within commercial petrochemical distribution. The Controller is responsible for managing the delivery work plans for vehicles across the UK and Ireland. The role ensures that customer service levels are met, the operation is optimised, and key performance indicators are achieved. Key Benefits: - Shift allowance & monthly bonuses - Attendance bonus - Regular overtime offered - 31 Days holiday - Private Healthcare - BP Fuel Card - discounted fuel (for you & partner/spouse) - Gym Membership (for you & partner/spouse) - Vodaphone discount - Free eye tests - Annual salary reviews The Candidate; - Previous experience of working within a busy fast paced transport office - Previous experience of managing and regular communication with HGV drivers - Experience within customer service within a logistics environment is highly desirable - Transport route planning experience is highly desirable - Bulk liquid, tanker or ADR planning experience is desirable - Previous experience within a fast-paced transport coordinator/ supervisor position - Strong customer service skills - Confident on the phone - Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines - Competent decision making - Computer literate - Have a flexible and adaptable approach - Excellent organisational and communication skills Duties and Responsibilities; - Manage the live route plan and replan where necessary - Supervising and managing driver workloads - Monitoring driver performance - Handle internal and external customer queries and work changes - Verify delivery plans, check vehicle and driver availability, preloads, and address known customer problems. Ensure loading instructions and delivery tickets are ready on time - Provide position and constructive feedback to drivers - Keep all customers informed of all failed services or significant delays - Provide the communication link between customers and drivers - Ensure drivers have the correct paperwork and equipment to carry out their role - Conducting driver briefs & de-briefs - Supervising and managing driver workloads - Handle customer complaints, log, and escalate to the HCC Operations Manage - Report any incidents / near misses as soon as they occur and ensure the relevant paperwork is completed. - Ensuring your routes are numbered correctly and all jobs are sequenced. - Manage the vehicle defect reporting system, track defect progress, and update logs accordingly. - Manage vehicle breakdowns with suppliers and fleet engineers to ensure safe solutions. - Complete speed monitoring checks and load reconciliations accurately and on time. If you have Transport Controller experience and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please apply via the link. At Aspion, our core values have been built around the importance of transparency, innovation, passion and collaboration. As such, we are committed to open communication and the protection of your privacy. We have updated our policies in line with new General Data Protection Regulation laws to make it easier for you to understand how we collect, store and handle your data - These can be viewed on our website

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Transport Coordinator

Skelmersdale

Lancashire

£26k - 30k per year

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Warehouse Late Shift Supervisor

Tonbridge

Kent

£40k - 43k per year

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