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Transport & Logistics Recruitment

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.

Active jobs

HGV Class 1 Night Driver

Birchwood
Cheshire
£48k per year
HGV Class 1 Driver - Temp to Perm Location: Birchwood Salary: £48,000 per annum Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off Aspion Recruitment is currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers for a fantastic temp-to-perm opportunity based in the Birchwood area. What you'll be doing: General haulage and RDC deliveries No handballing or roll cages Start times between 2:00pm and 11:00pm (3 hour window and shift start times preplanned) Requirements: Minimum of 6 months' Class 1 driving experience Successful completion of a driving assessment Maximum of 6 endorsement points on your licence Must have a valid DIGI card & CPC qualification card What's on offer: Salary of £48,000 per annum 4 on, 4 off shift pattern Immediate starts available Permanent contract after 10 weeks for successful candidates If you're looking for a long-term driving opportunity with excellent earning potential, apply today or get in touch with the Aspion Recruitment team for more information.
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Class 1 Driver

Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale
£17.37 - 19.05 per hour
HGV Class 1 Driver - Skelmersdale Aspion Recruitment are currently recruiting for experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers in the Skelmersdale area. Immediate starts available! We have ongoing opportunities available for reliable and experienced Class 1 drivers, offering a mixture of trunking, distance work and palletised deliveries. The Role HGV Class 1 driving Curtainside trailers Mixture of trunking and distance work Palletised deliveries Ongoing work available No nights out No handballing Occasional pallet truck work may be required 10-hour pay guarantee Paid breaks Pay & Benefits £17.37 per hour 10-hour pay guarantee Breaks paid Ongoing work Immediate starts No nights out Requirements Valid HGV Class 1 (C+E) licence Minimum 12 months' Class 1 driving experience Good driving record Reliable and professional approach Comfortable with curtainside trailers and palletised deliveries If you're an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver looking for ongoing work, good pay and no nights out, we'd love to hear from you.
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Warehouse Operative

Leeds
West Yorkshire
£30k - 32k per year + benefits
As the Warehouse Operative / FLT Driver, you will be responsible for ensuring the warehouse and stores areas remain organised, safe and efficient. The Warehouse Operative / FLT Driver will handle incoming and outgoing deliveries, maintain accurate stock records and support the movement of parts, materials and equipment across the site.
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Class 1 ADR Night Driver

Haydock
Haydock
£18.00 - 20.18 per hour
Class 1 ADR Night Driver - Haydock Location: Haydock Route: Haydock ↔ Corley Shift: Monday-Friday nights Pay: £20.18 per hour Start: Immediate starts available We're currently recruiting for an experienced Class 1 ADR Night Driver to join our operation in Haydock, working a Monday-Friday trunking schedule between Haydock and Corley. The Role Class 1 trunking work between Haydock and Corley Monday-Friday night shifts £20.18 per hour 8-hour minimum pay guarantee Paid breaks No handballing Immediate starts available Requirements Valid Class 1 (HGV) licence ADR Packages qualification Minimum 2 years' Class 1 driving experience Maximum 6 endorsement points No DR, IN or serious driving endorsements If you're an experienced Class 1 ADR driver looking for consistent Monday-Friday night work with guaranteed minimum pay, we'd like to hear from you.
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Labourers

Bromborough
Merseyside
£14.50 - 14.50 per hour
Labouring, Loading and unloading
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Transport Planner

Appleton Thorn
Cheshire
£36k - 38k per year
Transport Planner Appleton, Warrington £36,000 - £38,000 4 on 4 off, 6pm - 6am (nights) An established and fast-paced haulage operation is seeking an experienced Transport Planner / Night Supervisor to join its night operation team based in Appleton. This is an excellent opportunity for a transport professional with strong planning experience within general haulage who thrives in a busy operational environment. Working as part of a supportive night team alongside another Planner, an Operations Manager, and Customer Service support, the successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing the night fleet operation, ensuring service levels are maintained and drivers are fully supported throughout the shift. The Candidate; - Planning and replanning the night fleet operation across general haulage activities - Monitoring service levels and ensuring deliveries are completed efficiently and on time - Managing driver communication throughout the shift, including delays, route issues, and operational updates - Supervising driver workloads in line with Working Time Directive and driver hours regulations - Reviewing routes and maximising fleet utilisation and operational efficiency - Providing real-time operational support and responding quickly to changing priorities - Liaising with customers regarding delays, service updates, and failed deliveries where required - Escalating tracker or operational issues to management when necessary - Maintaining strong communication across planning, operations, customer service, and drivers - Ensuring all drivers are correctly briefed before the start of their shift - Supporting overall operational performance and profitability through effective planning decisions Duties and Responsibilities; - Previous experience within a Transport Planner or Transport Supervisor role - Strong background in general haulage planning - Experience working within a fast-paced transport environment - Excellent geographical knowledge of UK road networks - Strong understanding of tachograph legislation and driver hours compliance - Confident using transport planning systems and operational software - Able to multitask, prioritise workload, and make effective decisions under pressure - Strong communication and customer service skills - Operationally minded with the ability to think on their feet and adapt quickly to changes - Experience managing collection and backhaul operations would be advantageous 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. ASPLOG
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Transport Planner

Lutterworth
Leicestershire
£33k - 35k per year + Overtime
Transport Planner Lutterworth £33,000 - £35,000 + OT 4 on 4 off, 7pm - 7am (nights) An established and fast-paced transport operation is seeking an experienced Transport Planner / Night Supervisor to join its night operation in Lutterworth. Working within a busy UK trunking network, the successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating the overnight movement of vehicles and trailers between depots and network locations, ensuring trunking schedules are maintained and service levels are consistently achieved. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transport professional who understands the pressures of a time-critical night trunking operation, is confident managing drivers and vehicles in real time, and can make quick, effective decisions when operational issues arise. You will work as part of a supportive night team alongside another Planner, an Operations Manager and Customer Service support, taking responsibility for the smooth running of the overnight network. The Candidate; - Previous experience working as a Transport Planner, Night Planner, Transport Supervisor or similar - Experience within trunking, distribution, parcel, pallet or network transport operations is highly advantageous - Strong understanding of UK trunking and depot-to-depot transport movements - Experience planning and managing a fleet within a time-critical transport environment - Excellent geographical knowledge of UK road networks - Strong understanding of tachograph legislation, drivers' hours and Working Time Directive - Confident using transport planning, vehicle tracking and operational systems - Ability to monitor multiple vehicle movements and priorities simultaneously - Strong decision-making skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure - Excellent communication skills with drivers, depots, customers and operational teams - Proactive and operationally minded, with the ability to react quickly to unexpected issues - Comfortable working independently during night operations - Previous experience within a trunking or network environment is highly advantageous Duties and Responsibilities; - Planning and coordinating the overnight trunking network, ensuring vehicles are correctly allocated to scheduled trunk runs - Monitoring trunk departures and arrivals across the network to ensure schedules and service levels are maintained - Managing and replanning the operation in real time when vehicles are delayed, unavailable or operational priorities change - Maintaining regular communication with drivers throughout the shift, providing instructions, updates and operational support - Monitoring vehicle and driver movements across the network and proactively addressing potential delays - Managing driver hours and workloads in line with WTD, tachograph and drivers' hours legislation - Maximising vehicle utilisation and ensuring available fleet capacity is used effectively - Coordinating trailer and vehicle movements between depots and network locations - Liaising with other depots, operational teams and customer service to ensure smooth network flow - Investigating and resolving operational issues quickly, escalating significant issues where required - Ensuring drivers are fully briefed and have the correct information before commencing their trunk runs - Maintaining accurate planning and operational records throughout the shift - Supporting the wider transport operation to deliver excellent service levels and minimise operational costs 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.
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HGV Class 1 Driver

Haydock
Haydock
£17.37 - 21.50 per hour
HGV Class 1 Driver - Haydock - PAYE - Immediate Start Aspion Recruitment are currently recruiting experienced HGV Class 1 Drivers to work with a well-established distribution company based in the Haydock area. This is an excellent ongoing opportunity for drivers with a minimum of 2 years' Class 1 driving experience, with a variety of work available. The role includes: RDC deliveries Palletised deliveries to storage facilities and warehouses Mid-distance and long-distance work Day shifts starting between 06:00 and 07:00 Nights out available for drivers who are interested Ongoing work with the potential for immediate starts PAYE Rates: Monday-Friday: £17.37 per hour Saturday: £19.05 per hour Sunday: £21.50 per hour Requirements: Minimum 2 years' HGV Class 1 driving experience Valid Driver CPC Valid Digital Tachograph Card Maximum 6 endorsement points Good communication and professional attitude Why apply? Immediate starts available Ongoing work Competitive PAYE rates Mid- and long-distance opportunities Flexible nights-out options Work with an established distribution company To apply, contact Aspion Recruitment today.
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