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HGV Driver Recruitment in Cambridge

Class 1 and Class 2 drivers. CPC-compliant, experienced, and ready to work.

How We Work
Cambridge

Cambridge sits at the crossroads of some of the UK’s busiest freight routes

The A14 connects the Port of Felixstowe to the Midlands motorway network, and it runs straight through Cambridgeshire. That makes the region a natural base for haulage, distribution, and container logistics—and it means there’s constant demand for qualified HGV drivers.

At F17 Recruitment, we source Class 1 and Class 2 drivers who hold current CPC cards, have recent road experience, and are ready to start without delays.

HGV driver preparing for a delivery run along the A14 corridor near Cambridge
Class 1 HGV truck at a Cambridgeshire distribution centre — logistics recruitment
Local Demand

A14 corridor growth is driving HGV recruitment across Cambridgeshire

The £1.5 billion A14 Cambridge–Huntingdon upgrade cut journey times by up to 20 minutes for 85,000 daily vehicles. That investment has accelerated logistics development across the region.

  • Tritax Park at Bar Hill (A14 Junction 25) is delivering over 2.5 million sq ft of distribution space, creating thousands of jobs along the corridor
  • Alconbury Weald Enterprise Campus near Huntingdon sits at the A1(M)/A14 intersection—one of the most strategically connected freight crossroads in the east of England
  • Container haulage from Felixstowe—the UK’s busiest port handling 48% of containerised trade—feeds directly through Cambridge via the A14

More distribution capacity means more trucks on the road—and more drivers needed behind the wheel.

The Challenge

The UK is still short of tens of thousands of HGV drivers

The national shortage has eased since the 2021 crisis, but the structural problems haven’t gone away. Over half of UK HGV drivers are aged 50–65, and the pipeline of new entrants isn’t keeping up with retirements.

  • Expired or missing Driver CPC cards—driving without one risks a £1,000 fine for both driver and operator
  • Cambridge’s high cost of living pushes drivers to live further out, reducing the available local pool
  • Competition from the tech and biotech sectors means Cambridge wages are higher across the board, and logistics firms have to work harder to attract reliable drivers

Advertising a role and hoping for the best doesn’t work when the talent pool is this tight.

HGV driver checking vehicle compliance before departing a Cambridge depot
Experienced HGV driver with CPC card ready for haulage work in Cambridgeshire
Our Approach

We check the licence, the CPC, and the experience before you see a CV

Every HGV driver we put forward has been verified against your actual requirements—not just matched on job title.

  • Licence category confirmed—Cat C (Class 2), Cat C+E (Class 1), or both
  • Driver CPC (Driver Qualification Card) checked for validity—35 hours of periodic training must be current
  • Digital tachograph card confirmed, recent driving history reviewed
  • Assessed for route knowledge, shift flexibility, and commitment to the role

You get drivers who are legal, experienced, and ready to pass your induction without surprises.

Why It Matters

An empty cab costs you more than just a missed delivery

When a driver doesn’t show or can’t legally drive, the knock-on effect hits your entire supply chain—from warehouse throughput to customer commitments.

The wrong hire leads to

  • Compliance risk—unqualified drivers on the road
  • Missed deliveries and broken SLAs
  • Agency markup costs spiralling on short-notice cover

The right hire means

  • Fully compliant fleet—no licence or CPC surprises
  • Reliable delivery schedules your customers can count on
  • Lower turnover and less time spent re-recruiting
How We Work

Built for fast, compliant HGV recruitment

1

Understand the role

Licence category, route type, shift pattern, vehicle spec—we get the specifics so we search in the right place.

2

Source and verify

We find drivers with the right licence and current CPC, then confirm experience and availability before shortlisting.

3

Deliver a shortlist

You receive only verified drivers who match your requirements and are available to start when you need them.

4

Support through placement

We stay involved through the first weeks to make sure the driver settles in and your operation stays covered.

Why F17 Recruitment

We know Cambridgeshire haulage because we recruit in it every day

From container work out of Felixstowe to agricultural haulage across the Fens, from multi-drop distribution along the A14 to temperature-controlled runs for Cambridge’s pharma sector—we understand what different operations need from their drivers.

We don’t just match job titles. We match the right driver to the right type of work.

Pre-screened HGV driver ready to start with F17 Recruitment in Cambridge
HGV Roles We Recruit in Cambridge

From local multi-drop to long-haul tramping

Class 1 (Cat C+E) — Artics
Class 2 (Cat C) — Rigids
Container Haulage (Port Work)
Multi-Drop Distribution
Temperature-Controlled / Chilled
Tanker & Bulk Haulage
HIAB / Crane-Equipped Vehicles
Agricultural & Tipper Work
Tramping / Long-Distance

Need qualified HGV drivers in Cambridge?

Stop waiting for applications that don’t come. We find Class 1 and Class 2 drivers who are licensed, CPC-compliant, and ready to start.

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