About US

Drive Personnel is a leading independent recruitment and employment agency specialising in the HGV driving sector across the south coast.

About Drive Personnel

Whether you are seeking employment as an HGV driver in the Southampton, Eastleigh, Portsmouth, Gosport and Fareham areas or want to recruit a member of staff here’s how we can help…

Our Mission

Drive Personnel offer a true 24/7 recruitment agency service – always manned by members of a local office who know their staff and how to respond to customers’ requirements (no call centres). Day or night, temporary or permanent, multi-drop or long distance, Drive Personnel have the experience and dedication required to deliver results.

For People in Logistics

Drive Personnel specialise in dealing with the transport and logistics industry and using our many years experience we have the knowledge and understanding required to find you your ideal job. We are always looking for staff with any of the following skills/experience: C+E (Class 1), C (Class 2), C1 (7.5t), B (Van), Fork Lift Truck, ADR (Hazardous Goods), HIAB (lorry loader), Porters (Drivers mate), Transport Office/Management.

For The Logistics Industry

We are ideally positioned to service customers in Hampshire, Dorset and West Sussex with a pool of staff that can be called upon to fill temporary or permanent vacancies. We go to great lengths to ensure that any member of staff we supply not only meets but preferably exceeds our customers expectations.

What Our Drivers Say...

I have now worked for Drive Personnel for the past five years.  During this time the team have supported me in providing work to suit the qualifications I have as well as encouraging my progression by supporting me in gaining further qualifications.  Looking forward to many more years with DP

I have worked as a driver for Drive Personnel for over 4 years now and never had anything to fault with their management. Their dedication and professionalism really shows - nothing is too much hassle for them

News & Posts from Drive Personnel Read the Latest in Driver Recruitment Services and Industry News

Take a look at the articles below to find out what our driver recruitment services team have been up to, the latest success stories from some of our dedicated drivers and to read hints and tips to help you. If you've got something you'd like to shout about get in touch and tell us all about it!

Masquerade Ball To Raise Money for Mountbatten

Drive Personnel is delighted to be supporting another fundraising event for Mountbatten Hampshire next month, to help raise money for the Hospice’s fantastic facilities and services. The Masquerade Ball, sponsored by The Skin Hair and Beauty Lounge, will be held on Saturday 27th May. Drive Personnel is thrilled to be a part of this fantastic…

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How TikTok Could Help End the HGV Driver Shortage

You might have heard of TikTok, or even scrolled through it yourself, but are you familiar with the ‘Truck-Tok’ side of the app? Apart from delivering viral funny skits, TikTok has served as a hub for truckers to share the ins-and-outs of their profession with a wide variety of audiences. This growing online community has…

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5 Health and Wellness Tips for HGV Drivers

Making healthier lifestyle choices is an important and yet often overlooked component in minimising driver error and improving reaction time. Investing in your health does not have to take a lot of time and effort; it can start with small commitments that contribute to improvements in your day-to-day life. Although prioritising health and wellness will…

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Mountbatten Hampshire ‘Light up a Life’ Service

Whether you are a driver looking for a new role, or a business trying to fill a vacancy to meet customer needs, a driver agency can save you time and hassle. As a leading HGV driver agency in Southampton, Drive Personnel works with local businesses to place the best drivers in suitable roles throughout Hampshire.

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Top Tips for Breakdown Safety

Whether you are a driver looking for a new role, or a business trying to fill a vacancy to meet customer needs, a driver agency can save you time and hassle. As a leading HGV driver agency in Southampton, Drive Personnel works with local businesses to place the best drivers in suitable roles throughout Hampshire.

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Top Tips for Safer Driving This Winter

Whether you are a driver looking for a new role, or a business trying to fill a vacancy to meet customer needs, a driver agency can save you time and hassle. As a leading HGV driver agency in Southampton, Drive Personnel works with local businesses to place the best drivers in suitable roles throughout Hampshire.

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The Benefits of Working with an HGV Driver Agency

Whether you are a driver looking for a new role, or a business trying to fill a vacancy to meet customer needs, a driver agency can save you time and hassle. As a leading HGV driver agency in Southampton, Drive Personnel works with local businesses to place the best drivers in suitable roles throughout Hampshire.

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Drive Personnel Sponsors Saints Goal of the Season Award in 2022 Player Awards

Drive Personnel was proud to attend the Southampton FC 2022 Player Awards in May, sponsoring the Goal of the Season award. This annual awards ceremony hasn’t taken place since 2019 due to coronavirus, and was much anticipated by fans and by the Drive Personnel team.

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Drive Personnel Sponsors Up and Coming Football Stars

Drive Personnel is proud to be the main sponsor for local coaching team ICON Sports Coaching in Fair Oak, Eastleigh since 2019. Running weekly professional football coaching sessions for all ages and abilities, ICON Sports coaching uses the facilities at Wyvern College to help teach valuable coordination skills and teamwork to younger players.

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New Highway Code Rules Name HGV Drivers as the Biggest Danger on the Road

The Highway Code has been updated, meaning new rules for cars, cyclists and HGVs. However, lack of campaigns and clarity for everyday road users such as commuters and HGV drivers often means that these new rules are ignored, forgotten or misinterpreted. As a leading driver agency in Southampton, Drive Personnel is here to answer your…

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