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Logistics Recruitment in Cambridge

Reliable logistics staff. Sourced, screened, and ready to deliver.

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Cambridge

Cambridge’s logistics sector is growing fast

With the A14 connecting Cambridge to Felixstowe, the Midlands, and the M11 feeding into London, the city sits at a crossroads of major freight and distribution routes. That’s driving demand for logistics staff—and making it harder to find the right ones.

At F17 Recruitment, we help Cambridge logistics businesses cut through high volumes of applicants and hire people who can keep operations moving.

Forklift operator loading pallets at a Cambridge logistics depot loading area
HGV lorry at a Cambridge distribution centre during night shift operations
Local Market

A strategic location for transport and distribution

Cambridge and its surrounding areas have become increasingly important to UK logistics operations.

  • The A14 corridor links Cambridge directly to Felixstowe—one of the UK’s busiest container ports
  • Duxford is home to established haulage and distribution operators, including net-zero last-mile delivery hubs
  • Major new logistics parks are in development, with schemes like Cambridge 25 adding over 2 million sq ft of industrial and logistics space

As capacity expands, so does the demand for drivers, dispatchers, and transport operations staff across the region.

The Challenge

Finding reliable logistics staff takes more than posting a job ad

Logistics roles in Cambridge attract plenty of applicants—but identifying the ones who will actually show up, perform, and stay is a different challenge entirely.

  • Driver roles draw high volumes but many lack the right licences or experience
  • Cambridge’s strong tech and life sciences sectors compete for the same workforce
  • Tight delivery windows mean a poor hire has an immediate impact on service levels

Speed matters in logistics. So does getting the hire right first time.

HGV driver transporting freight along the A14 near Cambridge
Van driver checking delivery schedule at a Cambridge receiving and shipping bay
Our Approach

We do the screening so you don’t have to

We don’t just forward CVs. Every candidate we put forward has been assessed against your specific logistics requirements.

  • Licence and certification checks completed upfront
  • Assessed for reliability, route knowledge, and operational awareness
  • Presented with clear reasoning behind their suitability

You speak to candidates who are ready to start—not ones who still need vetting.

Why It Matters

In logistics, a gap in the team is felt immediately

Late deliveries, missed collections, and overworked staff are the direct result of hiring the wrong person—or hiring too slowly.

A poor hire leads to

  • Missed delivery windows
  • Customer complaints and SLA breaches
  • Increased pressure on existing drivers and staff

The right hire means

  • Deliveries running on schedule
  • Reliable coverage across routes and shifts
  • Less disruption to your operation
How We Work

A process built for time-critical logistics hiring

1

Define the requirement

We understand your routes, shifts, licences needed, and what makes someone succeed in your operation.

2

Source and screen

We attract applicants and filter them against your criteria—including licence checks and availability.

3

Deliver a shortlist

You receive only candidates who meet your standards and are ready to start.

4

Support through onboarding

We stay involved to make sure the hire sticks and your operation stays covered.

Why F17 Recruitment

We handle the volume so your fleet keeps moving

Logistics roles generate large numbers of applications. Most of them won’t be right for your operation.

We take that volume off your hands—screening, assessing, and shortlisting—so every candidate you speak to is worth your time.

Last-mile delivery courier handing a parcel to a customer in Cambridge
Roles We Cover in Cambridge

Logistics roles we recruit for

Van & HGV Drivers
Dispatchers & Coordinators
Transport Planners
Fleet Operatives
Last-Mile Delivery Drivers
Freight & Distribution Staff

Keep Cambridge deliveries moving—with the right people

Stop wasting time on applications that don’t fit. We screen logistics candidates so you only speak to the ones who are ready to deliver.

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