Delivering excellence, one driver at a time –Connect Driver Solutions, recruitment for the transport industry
Let’s Connect
Connect Driver Solutions (CDS) is the go-to recruitment agency for the UK’s driving and transport sector. With over a decade of experience, we’ve established ourselves as a leading name in connecting businesses with skilled drivers and logistics professionals. Whether you need a temporary Van Driver or a permanent Traffic Planner, we provide a tailored, service-based solution to meet your staffing needs
CDS began as a single branch in Scotland and has since expanded into a national network, reflecting our deep understanding of the driving and transport sector. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to provide high-quality recruitment solutions that align with the unique needs of our clients.
What sets us apart is our staff, they connect with our clients and really get to know them and what they do. Many of our team members have direct experience in the sector, giving us a unique perspective and understanding of the challenges businesses face. This knowledge allows us to match the right candidates to the right roles, ensuring a seamless recruitment process that benefits both employers and jobseekers.
WHY CHOOSE CONNECT DRIVER SOLUTIONS?
Finding qualified and reliable staff can be challenging in a fast-moving industry like transport - that’s where we come in. We work closely with our clients to understand their business needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions that are both cost-effective and results-driven. Here’s why businesses within the driving and transport sector continually choose CDS:
Industry Expertise
Our consultants’ firsthand industry experience allows us to identify the skills and qualifications needed for each role.
Tailored Recruitment Solutions
Every company operates differently and every role has specific demands, which is why we provide a bespoke service tailored to your specific requirements. Ensuring that the candidates we place are not only qualified, but the right fit for your company.
Wide Range of Roles
We’ve successfully filled positions at all levels including: Class 1 and Class 2 Drivers; Multi-Drop Van Drivers; ADR Drivers; Traffic Planners; and more.
Full Candidate Vetting and Compliance
We ensure that all candidates meet the necessary qualifications, government and industry standards. We conduct comprehensive background checks, including reference checks, disclosure and credit checks (if requested), to give you peace of mind when hiring.
Seamless Account Management
Our account management service ensures that you have a single point of contact throughout the recruitment process. This streamlines communication and ensures consistency and transparency in the services we offer.
Flexible Staffing Solutions
The driving and transport sector often requires quick turnarounds and flexibility. At Connect Driver Solutions we provide recruitment for permanent, temporary, and contract roles, ensuring that you have the right staff when you need them.
Whether you need a driver for a last-minute run to London, a multi drop driver for a sudden increase in deliveries, or a transport planner to optimise your operations – Connect Driver Solutions has you covered.
HOW WE WORK WITH CLIENTS
At CDS, we don’t see ourselves as an external agency - we see ourselves as an extension of your business. We work closely with you to understand your operation, allowing us to anticipate your staffing needs and respond quickly and effectively. Here at Connect our team focuses on:
• Building strong, lasting relationships with our clients
• Providing consistent and high-quality recruitment services
• Understanding your business and its goals, so we can align our recruitment strategy with your long-term objectives
This hands-on approach allows us to deliver staffing solutions that go beyond
simply filling vacancies - we help drive your business forward. We operate with integrity and transparency, always prioritising the needs of our clients and candidates. This approach has earned us a strong reputation within the industry and a loyal client base that continues to grow.
WHY THE RIGHT PARTNER MATTERS
The transport sector is the backbone of the UK economy. Businesses are constantly under pressure to move goods quickly, efficiently, and reliably. Having the right staff in place is critical to maintaining smooth operations and meeting customer expectations. Choosing CDS as your recruitment partner means you’re working with a team that understands the unique demands of the sector. We have a robust database of skilled drivers ensuring that we can respond quickly to your staffing needs.
Partner with CDS today
Whether you need to fill a single role or scale up your workforce quickly, we have the expertise, resources, and commitment to deliver. Let us take the pressure off your recruitment process and provide you with the skilled professionals you need to keep your business moving forward. Connect with us today and discover why CDS is the trusted name in driving and transport recruitment.
How we work
At Connect Driver Solutions we pride ourselves on our comprehensive recruitment services, ensuring that every candidate we send meets your requirements. Here are just a few of the steps we take to source top talent for your business Recruitment
ACCOUNT MANAGER
Working with us, you’ll have a dedicated Account Manager, operating with one mission: to deliver a first-class service. Working from a local branch, they will be your main point of contact:
• Overseeing your full recruitment process
• Checking that our workforce has arrived and commenced work safely every day
• Carrying out timesheet and payroll procedures
• Undertaking disciplinary requirements
• Compiling KPI statistics for reviews
SUPPORT STRUCTURE
We understand that every business has unique needs. That’s why we provide flexible account management support that adapts to the highs and lows of your business throughout the year.
Our network of branches across the UK work together to provide knowledge, backup staffing, and account management support at peak times. Our bespoke software, stored on the cloud, ensures that our labour pools are accessible from all
our sites and devices, allowing you to feel confident that there will always be staff and support available when you need them.
REVIEW STRUCTURE
Clear and constant communication is the foundation of good service. That’s why we prioritise staying in touch with our clients and making sure we’re always listening to their needs. We pride ourselves on our ability to communicate effectively, ensuring that every aspect of our service is transparent and aligned with your goals and requirements:
• Daily Contact: problem resolution and check-in
• Weekly Meetings: progress updates and feedback
• Bi-Weekly Meetings: strategic planning and support
• Quarterly Review: performance examination and optimisation
• Bi-Annual/Annual Review: overall performance and rate reviews
We can ensure all drivers have the correct qualifications, specialised training, reference checks, and anything else you need.
Campaigns
Tailored to meet your specific requirements, enabling us to attract a pool of high-quality applicants.
Telephone Assessments
To gain a better understanding of each candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Structured Interviews
To assess a candidate’s suitability for the role and company fit.
Reference Checks
To ensure that each candidate has a strong track record of success.
Bespoke Skill Assessments
Tailored to the role, evaluating a candidate’s proficiency and aptitude.
Pre-Brief and
Inductions
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What makes us DIFFERENT?
As experts within the driving industry, we’re continually expanding our range of bespoke services that cater to the unique needs of businesses across this specialist industry, ensuring that we not only source the best candidates but provide a first-class service. Here’s what sets us apart....
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TAILORED ADVERTS
Our dedicated and motivated team of experienced staff create adverts for your vacancies based on the latest hiring insights and industry knowledge, ensuring it’s tailored to attract the best candidates for the job.
IN-HOUSE DESIGN AND MARKETING TEAMS
Working in partnership, our in-house design and marketing teams create, edit, and optimise a variety of content that appeals to candidates. This includes eyecatching adverts, engaging social media content, and effective email and text campaigns.
IN-HOUSE PAYROLL DEPARTMENT
Take the hassle out of payroll administration, our in-house payroll department ensures workers are paid correctly and on time.
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SPECIALISED DIVISIONS AND BRANCH NETWORK
With specialised divisions covering the UK’s largest industries and a national branch network, we can provide targeted recruitment solutions across a wide range of sectors and locations. Whether you need a Class 1 or 2, HIAB, RORO, LGV Driver or anything in between –Connect Driver Solutions is here to help!
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JOB BOARDS AND CV DATABASES
An extensive network of job boards, partner networks, and CV databases ensures that your vacancy is seen by a vast pool of jobseekers, increasing your chances of finding the right person for the job – that’s without mentioning our internal database of 120,000+ candidates already on our system.
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ACCREDITED AND COMPLIANT
We’re members of industry leading accreditation bodies, such as: The REC, GLAA, JobsAware, The ALP, and Stronger Together, working in partnership to guarantee the best service to candidates and clients.
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SALARY BENCHMARKING AND HIRING CHECKS
Unsure about your salary competitiveness? We can survey the job title, area and industry, offering constructive feedback. Whilst providing wide-ranging hiring checks where candidates are vetted and verified by our team, giving you peace of mind that you’re hiring the right person for your company.
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SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT
We will actively promote your vacancy across our social media channels, ensuring it gains maximum visibility. In addition, we will share your opportunity within the most active and relevant job search groups online, connecting your vacancy with an additional candidate pool of 300,000+.
Standing out from
With a friendly, approachable, and professional team of specialist consultants, Connect Driver Solutions ensures the highest possible level of service for employers and great prospects for jobseekers. Our commitment to quality, flexibility, and understanding the unique needs of every client allows us to stand out in the recruitment industry. By building long-lasting partnerships, we’ve helped businesses across the transport sector find tailored staffing solutions. See what some of our valued clients have to say about their experiences working with us
COUNTRYWIDE FREIGHT GROUP
We have worked with numerous driving agencies over the years, and Connect are by far the superior firm for getting things done when it really matters. The team are very knowledgeable, with years of industry experience. They understand what our company needs and provide quality drivers 24/7.
WH MALCOLM – LINWOOD
The CDS team have been exceptional at supplying drivers to our operations here in Linwood. In our time dealing with Connect, we can’t recall any point where they haven’t been able to meet our demands, including the often last-minute replacement.
COWAN TRANSPORT
For several years Connect Driver Solutions has been an invaluable partner to us. Their commitment to understanding our unique needs and business operations has made a significant impact on our efficiency and success. Their honest and transparent communication have built a foundation of trust and reliability, always going above and beyond to address any concerns promptly and with great care - Connect has truly become a crucial part of our team.
LHR TRANSPORT
Connect Driver Solutions provide staff for sickness and holiday cover. Whether long-term or short notice requirements, the team at Connect have been excellent. Allowing us to create a pool of agency drivers who know our processes and vehicles, assisting us in providing the standards expected by our customers.
LESCOST TRANSPORT
Connect Driver Solutions always go the extra mile to provide the best service, being very helpful and professional at all times.
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GAP GROUP
We’ve partnered with Connect for a number of years; what sets them apart is their commitment to customer service. They’re always available to address any concerns and work diligently to ensure we have the right drivers when we need them. Thanks to CDS we’ve been able to maintain our workload and meet our clients’ expectations without any issues. We highly recommend them to any business looking for a trusted driving agency.
NEPS LOGISTICS
We have been using the services of CDS for a while now, and can safely say it has been a breeze dealing with them. The staff have made the process painless and straight forward, with the quality of drivers surpassing expectations. We’ve dealt with several driving agencies over the years and Connect have become our go-to in our hour of need. We highly recommend them if you need top drivers without the hassle.
VMS
We’ve worked with Connect Driver Solutions for some time, and the service provided by the team is exactly - what we needed to help support our customers. The Connect staff are very friendly and knowledgeable, providing drivers that go above and beyond.
SR TRANSPORT SERVICE
Connect are always happy to help with our driver needs, they reply quickly and the drivers provided are always competent and capable of completing any job without hassle. We’d recommend Connect Driver Solutions to any business looking for driver cover.
KATEM LOGISTICS
We’ve worked with Connect for several years, but as our business requirements changed, we began to look for increased support. The team at Connect Driver Solutions have been fantastic in providing last-minute cover. I’m sure Connect will continue to be an important partner as we grow.
