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Logistics Recruitment Agency in Peterborough

Drivers, planners, and coordinators for one of the UK’s most connected logistics hubs.

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Peterborough sits at the crossroads of the UK’s supply chain

Peterborough is one of the UK’s most strategically positioned logistics centres. Sitting at Junction 17 of the A1(M) with direct connections to the A47, A15, and the A14 Felixstowe corridor, the city handles freight moving in every direction—from port to warehouse, warehouse to customer, and everywhere in between.

Major logistics employers including Lineage, DSV, DFDS, PC Howard, FreshLinc, DPD, and Lawrence David all operate from Peterborough. Distribution accounts for 29% of local employment—approximately 35,000 jobs across the city. At F17 Recruitment, we help logistics operations find the drivers, planners, and coordinators who keep that freight moving.

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Local Market

Strategic position on every major freight corridor

Peterborough’s road network makes it a natural hub for distribution and transport operations serving the entire eastern half of England.

  • A1(M) provides direct north-south access from London to Edinburgh—Peterborough at Junction 17 is a natural break point for distribution
  • A14 corridor connects Port of Felixstowe (48% of UK container trade) through to the Midlands—Peterborough connects via the A605
  • A47 links east to Norfolk and Great Yarmouth; A15 runs north to Lincoln and the Humber ports
  • Peterborough’s New Town parkway system gives it the fastest peak and off-peak travel times for a city its size in the UK
  • Gateway Peterborough’s 180-acre park is home to DSV, DPD, Amazon, Lidl, and URBN—with planning for 4 million sq ft total
  • Cross Point Logistics Park (88 hectares) is planned for 4.5 million sq ft of net-zero industrial space, projected to create 8,000+ jobs

Every major freight corridor in eastern England passes through or connects to Peterborough.

The Challenge

Driver shortages and rising costs are squeezing operations

Peterborough’s logistics sector is growing, but the workforce isn’t keeping pace:

  • UK-wide HGV driver shortage of 40,000–60,000 drivers—Peterborough ranked 14th worst-hit for transport skills shortages
  • Only 13% of the logistics workforce is under 25—an ageing workforce with too few replacements
  • Insurance catch-22 for new drivers: can’t get insured for 6 months after passing, under-25s face prohibitive premiums
  • Competition from nearby logistics hubs—Northampton, Milton Keynes, Cambridge—all pulling from overlapping labour pools
  • Heavy reliance on agency staff creates high churn and inconsistent service quality

You need a recruitment partner who understands Peterborough’s logistics market—not one sending you the same candidates everyone else is seeing.

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Our Approach

We find logistics staff who stay

At F17 Recruitment, we don’t send CVs and leave you to work it out.

Every candidate we put forward for your Peterborough operation is:

  • Pre-screened for relevant licences—Class 1, Class 2, ADR, CPC, digital tachograph
  • Assessed for reliability and real availability, not just what’s on the CV
  • Matched to your specific operation—whether that’s 3PL, last-mile, cold chain, or European freight

So instead of chasing candidates who don’t show up, you’re speaking to people who are ready to drive.

Why It Matters

Late deliveries cost contracts. Good drivers protect them.

When a vehicle goes out with the wrong driver—or doesn’t go out at all—the cost isn’t just the delivery. It’s the contract, the relationship, and the reputation.

The wrong hire can lead to

  • Missed delivery windows and SLA breaches that trigger penalties
  • Compliance failures—tachograph violations, driving hours breaches, missing CPC
  • Vehicle damage from inexperienced operators, pushing up insurance and downtime

The right hire means

  • On-time dispatch every time, with drivers who know the routes
  • Full compliance with no surprises—licences, CPC, tachograph all verified
  • Reduced fleet wear and lower insurance claims from experienced operators
How We Work

Built for Peterborough’s fast-moving logistics market

1

Understand your fleet

We learn your routes, vehicles, compliance requirements, and shift patterns—so we know exactly what you need.

2

Source and assess

We attract drivers and planners, then filter them against your specific criteria—not just keywords on a CV.

3

Deliver a focused shortlist

You receive only candidates with verified licences and genuine availability, with clear notes on why they’re a fit.

4

Support through to start

We stay involved to make sure the hire is compliant and performing from day one.

Why F17 Recruitment

We understand Peterborough’s logistics network

We know the difference between hiring for Gateway, Fengate, and Kingston Park operations. We understand that a Class 1 driver running Felixstowe shuttles needs different experience from a multi-drop last-mile driver covering Norfolk villages.

We process, filter, and assess candidates—so you only spend time on the ones worth interviewing.

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Roles We Cover in Peterborough

From the yard to the boardroom—every logistics role covered

HGV Drivers (Class 1 & 2)
Multi-Drop Delivery Drivers
Transport Planners
Logistics Coordinators
Fleet Managers
Warehouse-to-Vehicle Loaders
Cold Chain Operatives
Freight Forwarders
Last-Mile Delivery Drivers

Staff your Peterborough operation—without the scramble

You don’t have time to chase agencies and sift CVs when you’ve got a fleet to run. We make sure every candidate you speak to has already been assessed, filtered, and matched to your operation.

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