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!
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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Drive Personnel’s Star-Studded Christmas Concert Sponsorship
Drive Personnel was delighted to be the headline sponsor of a fundraising event to help raise money for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton.
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Drive Personnel Sponsors Fundraising Event for Southampton Neonatal Unit
Drive Personnel was delighted to be the headline sponsor of a fundraising event to help raise money for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Princess Anne Hospital in Southampton.
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How the HGV Driver Shortage Affects Us All
A combination of poor pay and conditions and Brexit, and longstanding HGV driver shortages have come to a head this summer, causing logistics companies, driver agencies, and retailers to worry about the long-term damage to the transport industry.
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Driver CPC Training – What is Driver CPC?
Wondering what a Driver CPC involves and if you need it? At Drive Personnel, we employ HGV drivers across Southampton and the surrounding areas and provide helpful training and advice to help keep our drivers compliant and safe. Our friendly team are here to help with any questions about the Driver CPC that you might have.
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Drive Personnel Scoops Top Fundraiser Award for Mountbatten Hampshire
Although most people can drive a car with only a small amount of practice, becoming a great HGV driver requires a very specific skillset that isn’t suited to everyone. Whether you’re looking to get your foot onto the career ladder, or are seeking to improve your HGV driving skills, check out these helpful tips.
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Five Steps to Becoming a Great HGV Driver
Although most people can drive a car with only a small amount of practice, becoming a great HGV driver requires a very specific skillset that isn’t suited to everyone. Whether you’re looking to get your foot onto the career ladder, or are seeking to improve your HGV driving skills, check out these helpful tips.
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