Role: FLT Counterbalance

Rate £12.50 P/H

Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 16:30

Contract - Temp to perm

Driving Force Recruitment is offering an excellent opportunity to work as a FLT operator for one of the UK’s leading specialist distributors, an immediate start out of their busy site based in Barton Hill or St Phillips, Bristol. 2 positions available

Job

Forklift driving
Loading and offloading of vehicles to a planned schedule
Carrying out warehouse inventory checks daily
Warehouse check ins
Ensuring the warehouse is clean and tidy
Temp - Perm for the right candidate
£12.50 per hour
Monday - Friday
Closing date –28/04/2025

Please call for more information 0117 986 0999 Option 2

Driving Force Recruitment are operating as an employment business.

'Driving Force are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgement solely on suitability for the job'

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FLT Counterbalance Driver

Job: HGV1 Driver
Location:&nbsp;Coalville&nbsp;(LE67)
Contract&nbsp;Temp,
Start times:&nbsp;Various
Calling all flexible drivers, are you looking for a couple of days per week or full time hours?
PAYE Rates:
&pound;16.00 Days &pound;17.00 Nights
&pound;19.00 Saturday
&pound;20.00 Sunday
Hours :&nbsp;approximately 10-14 hours per shift
Driving Force Recruitment&nbsp;operating as an employment business are offering an excellent opportunity for HGV 1 night drivers to work for our award-winning client based in Coalville (LE67)
Job Role:
Distributing across the UK to distribution centers (All bay work)
Single/ double decked trailers
No manual work involved
Flexible working pattern and weekends available.
ADHOC or full time work available to suit.
The right candidates can work their desired pattern.
The right candidate will have an enthusiastic and reliable with a commitment to delivering 1st class customer service.
Desired Skills:
&middot; Driving License, Digi card and Drivers CPC Card
&middot; Must have good communication skills and a flexible can-do attitude to work.
&middot; Good Geographical Knowledge
&middot; Minimum of 12 Months experience Driving class 1 in the UK.
&middot; Excellent communication skills.
&middot; Unfortunately, we cannot use any candidates with DR10 or CD10 on your license.
&middot; A maximum of 6 points on your license.
For more information, please call&nbsp;0121 704 7123 or text your name to 0795 528 0239, including you license category and job reference and one of the team will get in touch.
Check out our Driving Force&nbsp;Birmingham&nbsp;Facebook page for more vacancies
Closing Date :-28.04.2025
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HGV Class 1 Driver

Job :&nbsp;Van Driver
Location:&nbsp;Worcester (WR4)
Contract Type:&nbsp;Ongoing
Shift Pattern :&nbsp;Various
Calling all flexible drivers, are you looking for a couple of days per week or full time hours?
PAYE Rates: &pound;14.25
Hours :
07.00 - 08.00 Start times
Driving Force Recruitment&nbsp;operating as an employment business are offering an excellent opportunity for HGV 1 Drivers to work for our award-winning client based in Worcester
Job Role:
Parcel Delivery
50/70 drops and collections
Must be able to do manual handling
8/10 hour shifts
** Holidays will be accrued on shift basis and paid when you take holiday - we do not include holiday pay in your hourly rate **
The right candidate will have an enthusiastic and reliable with a commitment to delivering 1st class customer service.
Desired Skills:
&middot; Driving License, Digi card and Drivers CPC Card
. Experience with parcel delivery
&middot; Must have good communication skills and a flexible can-do attitude to work.
&middot; Good Geographical Knowledge
&middot; Excellent communication skills.
&middot; Unfortunately, we cannot use any candidates with DR10 or CD10 on your license.
&middot; A maximum of 6 points on your license.
For more information, please call&nbsp;0121 704 7123 or text your name to 0795 528 0239, including you license category and job reference and one of the team will get in touch.
Check out our Driving Force&nbsp;Birmingham Facebook page for more vacancies
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Delivery Van Driver

Driving Force Recruitment Ltd, operating as an Employment Business, are recruiting for ongoing HGV class 2 Drivers in Stockport.
Will involve manual handling as delivering baked goods.
Days &pound;14.42ph
Sunday &pound;20.60ph
Early starts, anytime from 0200am &ndash; 0400am
Delivery on cages
Multidrop experience required for this role.
&middot;Max 6 points for minor offences (No DD/DR/IN/CD/TT)
For more information, please call&nbsp;0161 470 0581&nbsp;or text Class 2 Stockport and "your name" to&nbsp;07841 495420
Applicants will be able to complete a remote registration which includes online registration and a video/skype/facetime/zoom call to verify documents and right to work.
https://registration.recruso.co.uk/Form/Worker/3xnrGwnnFeBELuGgeUW5mPJ8PwnHgs3UXKxS8Wsk/2CBFFA5C-CBB6-4379-AE33-0DE14E26B779
Check out our Driving Force Manchester Facebook page for more vacancies
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HGV Class 2 Driver

Driving Force Recruitment Ltd operating as an Employment Business is recruiting for a HGV 1 Drivers for our customer based in Skelmersdale. 
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We have day shifts available - vary between 0300 and 0500.&nbsp;
Role does include a range of store deliveries &ndash; including using a pump truck, and trunking .&nbsp;
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We cannot guarantee specific jobs.
&nbsp;
<p style="margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 0.875rem; margin-block-end: 0.75rem; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;">Deliveries range from being Local ,to also having deliveries in Newcastle, the midlands and South Mimms. 
&nbsp;
<p style="margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 0.875rem; margin-block-end: 0.75rem; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;">This will be regular shifts, given in advance so no late notice.
<p style="margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 0.875rem; margin-block-end: 0.75rem; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;">&nbsp;
Paye Pay rate:
<p style="margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 0.875rem; margin-block-end: 0.75rem; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;">Days - &pound;15.60ph
<p style="margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 0.875rem; margin-block-end: 0.75rem; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;">Nights - &pound;19.60ph
<p style="margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 0.875rem; margin-block-end: 0.75rem; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;">Weekend all hours - &pound;19.60ph
<p style="margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 0.875rem; margin-block-end: 0.75rem; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;">Over 40 hours days Mon &ndash; Fri &pound;23.40ph
<p style="margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 0.875rem; margin-block-end: 0.75rem; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;">Overtime over 40 hours Weekends &amp; nights - &pound;27.40ph
<p style="margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 0.875rem; margin-block-end: 0.75rem; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;">&nbsp;
The Criteria &amp; Benefits:
<p style="margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 0.875rem; margin-block-end: 0.75rem; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;">&middot;Cat C+E&nbsp;Entitlement and at least 2 years driving experience
<p style="margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 0.875rem; margin-block-end: 0.75rem; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;">&middot;CPC&nbsp;Qualification
<p style="margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 0.875rem; margin-block-end: 0.75rem; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;">&middot;Valid Full&nbsp;UK&nbsp;Licence
<p style="margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 0.875rem; margin-block-end: 0.75rem; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;">&middot;Valid&nbsp;Digi Card
<p style="margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 0.875rem; margin-block-end: 0.75rem; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;">&middot;Maximum&nbsp;6 points&nbsp;for minor offences (NO DD/DR/IN/CD/TT)
<p style="margin: 0cm; margin-bottom: .0001pt; background: white; box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 0.875rem; margin-block-end: 0.75rem; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; widows: 2; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; word-spacing: 0px;">&middot;Full training given
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If interested, please call us on 01254 846 188
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Driving Force Recruitment Ltd are operating as an Employment Business are currently offering an excellent opportunity for HGV 2 Bin Wagon Drivers to work for our recycling client based in Doncaster.
Temp to Perm, Start date: 9th of May
Pay rate:
&pound;13.95/h
&pound;17.34/h&nbsp;- after 40 hrs/ Saturday
+ weekly attendance bonus &pound;71
Working hours:
Tuesday to Friday, start at 06:30am, potential over time on Saturdays
10 hrs guaranteed
The Criteria &amp; Benefits:
&middot;Cat C&nbsp;Entitlement
&middot;CPC&nbsp;Qualification
&middot;At least 6 months of experience as a class 2 driver
&middot;Valid&nbsp;Digi Card
&middot;Maximum&nbsp;6 points for minor offences (NO DD/DR/IN/CD/TT)

HGV Class 2 Refuse Driver

Driving Force Recruitment Ltd, operating as an Employment Business, are recruiting for Class 2 Home Delivery Drivers for our customer based in Doncaster.
Work will involve double manned multidrop deliveries for a well known Company. Please note that this will include heavy lifting.
Start time is around 06:00 each day with a Tuesday-Saturday shift pattern.
Assessment:&nbsp;Drivers will be required to complete an onsite assessment.
Salary:
&pound;14.02ph standard, &pound;21.03ph for anything over 48 hours per week.
The Criteria &amp; Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Cat C/LGV2/HGV2 Entitlement</li>
<li>CPC Qualification</li>
<li>Valid UK Licence</li>
<li>Valid Digi Card (required)</li>
<li>Minimum 1 year Class 1 experience</li>
<li>Max 3 points for minor offences (No DD/DR/IN/CD/TT)</li>
</ul>
For more information, please call&nbsp;01614700581&nbsp;or text 'APPLY Class2Cambuslang' and your name to&nbsp;07841495420 or CLICK on the following to register:-
https://registration.recruso.co.uk/Form/Worker/3xnrGwnnFeBELuGgeUW5mPJ8PwnHgs3UXKxS8Wsk/2CBFFA5C-CBB6-4379-AE33-0DE14E26B779
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Driving Force Recruitment are currently recruiting for experienced HGV Class 2 Multidrop driver based out of Luton.
Job Description
Class 2 multidrop
Vehicle will be loaded prior to starting shift
Worker will be expected to push the products to the end of the trailer for the end client to take off.
Multidrop deliveries to take away restaurant
Monday to Friday with potential Saturday work
Workers must be flexible to work weekends
Start times vary between 0500 - 0700 AM
Rate of Pay
&pound;17.00ph PAYE only
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Driver requirements
Minimum 12 months experience class 2 driving
No DR or IN endorsements
PPE must be worn at all times
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HGV Class 2 Multidrop 

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Welcome to your March edition of The Roadmap - your favourite driving recruitment newsletter! As March winds down, we&rsquo;re bidding farewell to Ramadan - Eid Mubarak for the coming weekend, to all who celebrate! Easter is still a few weeks away, so if you&rsquo;re sticking to your Lent sacrifices, stay strong. We&rsquo;re here to see you through the final stretch of the month with the latest from the employment and driving sectors. So grab a brew and whatever Lent-friendly snack is getting you through, and let us regale you with the latest tales from the industry.
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<h3>Employment.</h3>
Big changes are coming to disability and sickness benefits, with the government aiming to get more people back into work. From cuts to the health top-up on Universal Credit for new claimants to a &pound;1bn investment in work programmes, the focus is shifting towards employment. By 2028, the work capability assessment will be scrapped, and jobseekers who&rsquo;ve paid in could get higher unemployment support. There&rsquo;s also a push for more face-to-face assessments and a &ldquo;right to try&rdquo; scheme, letting disabled people test working without risking their benefits. While ministers insist this will reduce long-term unemployment, charities warn it could push more people into poverty. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/mar/18/key-changes-uk-benefits-cuts-disability-pip-labour" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read more here.&nbsp;</a>
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<h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Latest Employment Data.</h3>
Estimates for payrolled employees increased by 9,000 (0.0%) between December 2024 and January 2025 and rose by 44,000 (0.1%) between January 2024 and January 2025. The early estimate of payrolled employees for February 2025 increased by 21,000 (0.1%) on the month and increased by 66,000 (0.2%) on the year to 30.4 million.
The UK employment rate for people aged 16 to 64 years was estimated at 75% in November 2024 to January 2025. This is above estimates of a year ago, and up in the latest quarter. The unemployment rate for those aged 16 years and over stood at 4.4% during the same period, an increase from a year earlier and the previous quarter. The UK Claimant Count for February 2025increased on the month and is up on the year, at 1.775 million.
Economic inactivity among people aged 16 to 64 years was estimated at 21.5% in November 2024 to January 2025. Job vacancies in the UK in December 2024 to February 2025 was 816,000. Vacancies are broadly unchanged on the quarter (with early estimates suggesting a small increase of just 1,000) and are still above pre-coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic levels.
Annual growth in employees' average regular earnings (excluding bonuses) was 5.9%, while total earnings (including bonuses) grew by 5.8% from November 2024 to January 2025. RTI pay data showed a similar growth rate compared to Average Weekly Earnings (AWE) including arrears. When adjusted for inflation using the Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH), real-term growth was 2.2% for regular pay and 2.1% for total pay during the same period. In January , 50,000 working days were lost to labour disputes.&nbsp;For more details,&nbsp;<a tabindex="-1" href="https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/employmentandemployeetypes/bulletins/uklabourmarket/latest" target="_blank" rel="noopener">read the full ONS labour market report.</a>
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Big changes are coming to driving licences this summer, with the government rolling out digital versions as part of its new&nbsp;<a href="http://gov.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GOV.UK</a> Wallet app. Designed to make identity checks easier and cut admin costs, the move has divided opinion. Supporters highlight the security of smartphone features like facial recognition, while others worry about accessibility - especially for older drivers. The good news? It&rsquo;s optional, and physical licences aren&rsquo;t going anywhere, so those who prefer a traditional card can stick with what they know &ndash; at least for now!<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/cars/2025766/new-driving-licence-rule-dvla" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Read more here.&nbsp;</a>
 
More HGV drivers on the road? A win is a win, but let&rsquo;s not get carried away just yet. Almost half of them are over 50, fewer people are taking tests, and vacancies are up. Logistics UK is waving the warning flag, but there&rsquo;s hope: the Generation Logistics campaign has made logistics 37% more appealing (which, let&rsquo;s be honest, is no small feat). The challenge now is turning that awareness into new drivers. Want to know more, <a href="https://motortransport.co.uk/industry-news/hgv-driver-shortage-eases-but-much-more-needs-to-be-done-warns-logistics-uk/25792.article#:~:text=The%20number%20of%20HGV%20drivers,skills%20shortage%20is%20not%20over." target="_blank" rel="noopener">read the full article here.</a>&nbsp;
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Work push or setback? The Government’s big benefits overhaul

If you&rsquo;re an employer, HR professional, or just someone who likes to keep ahead of the latest workplace changes, 2025 is shaping to be a big year for employment law. From new leave entitlements to rising payroll costs, there&rsquo;s a lot to take in. And with some updates hitting as early as April, now&rsquo;s the time to make sure you and your business are prepared.
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The good news? You don&rsquo;t have to navigate these changes alone. Here&rsquo;s the lowdown of what&rsquo;s coming and what it means for businesses.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;">April 2025: higher wages and rising employer costs</h3>
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April brings the usual national living and minimum wage (NLW/NMW) and statutory pay increases, but this year&rsquo;s changes are particularly significant:
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<li style="text-align: justify; color: #000000;">From 1st April 2025, businesses must prepare for the largest recorded increase in both the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW). The NLW will rise by 6.7%, increasing from &pound;11.44 to &pound;12.21 per hour. However, younger workers will see the most significant wage hikes, with 18&ndash;20 year olds receiving a 16.3% increase and under-18s seeing an almost 18% rise, as the government aims to align wage growth with the ongoing cost of living crisis.</li>
<li style="text-align: justify; color: #000000;">Employers must also account for increases in statutory payments. Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) will rise to &pound;118.75 per week, while maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and bereavement pay will all increase to &pound;187.18 per week from April 2025.</li>
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Alongside these changes, employer national insurance contributions (NICs) will increase from 6th April.
The earnings threshold at which employers start paying NICs will drop from &pound;9,100 to &pound;5,000, meaning more of an employee&rsquo;s earnings will be subject to NICs.
The employer NICs rate will increase from 13.8% to 15%, significantly raising payroll costs for businesses.
The same date also marks the introduction of the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023, granting parents up to 12 weeks of paid leave if their baby requires neonatal care. This long-overdue change will provide vital support to families dealing with an unexpected hospital stay.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;">Employment Rights Bill: more worker protections on the way</h3>
The Employment Rights Bill (ERB) sets out a range of reforms aimed at strengthening worker protections, with many expected to take effect from 2026. A key focus is expanding day-one rights, including protection from unfair dismissal as well as entitlement to paternity, parental, and bereavement leave.
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Statutory sick pay eligibility is also set to change, with plans to remove the lower earnings limit and scrap the waiting period - ensuring SSP is available from the first day of illness. Whilst these changes promise greater security and peace of mind for millions of workers who currently miss out under existing rules, it does also mean increased costs for businesses that previously relied on the exemptions. Labour also plans to do away with minimum age bands, likely affecting the 18-20 bracket, meaning all adults would be entitled to the same rate. Currently, there&rsquo;s no confirmed start date, but the changes could have a major impact on sectors like retail, leisure, and hospitality, where younger workers make up a large share of the workforce, although further clarity is needed on how they will affect agency workers &ndash; including what constitutes "day one" entitlement and how regular earnings are calculated. In the meantime, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) will continue to work with the Government to ensure that the final legislation is fair and takes into account the unique nature of agency work.
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Other proposed reforms include new restrictions on zero-hours contracts and fire-and-rehire practices, along with stronger protections for pregnant workers. The Government has already held consultations across some of these changes and plans to continue discussions throughout the year, although there&rsquo;s no confirmed timeline yet. With so much in the pipeline, the REC has emphasised the need for clear guidance and a collaborative approach between employers and trade unions to ensure the bill&rsquo;s measures are both practical and effective - so businesses should stay tuned and consider the potential cost implications as these reforms evolve.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;">Draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill: a step towards stronger protections</h3>
Targeted for spring 2025, this bill aims to tighten protections against race and disability discrimination. While an exact date isn&rsquo;t set, it&rsquo;s a crucial update for businesses looking to bolster their diversity and inclusion policies.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;">Pensions Scheme Bill: more changes coming soon</h3>
The Pensions Scheme Bill is on the agenda, with some changes in the works for later this year. One idea is to let employers withdraw surplus funds from defined benefit (DB) schemes - a move that could certainly boost growth and enhance benefits, though these surpluses are mostly tied up in the largest schemes. More details are due in spring - so any day now!
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;">Right to Switch Off: is it on hold?</h3>
The &ldquo;right to switch off&rdquo; has been gaining traction across Europe, with Ireland adopting it as a code of practice and Belgium even making it a legal requirement. Originally expected by 2026, the statutory code of practice was meant to guide how businesses handle out-of-hours work and promote work-life balance. However, recent updates (or a lack thereof!) suggest that the Government is no longer prioritising the issue.
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<h3 class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: left;">What should employers do now?</h3>
Change can bring uncertainty, but it doesn&rsquo;t have to be stressful. The key is preparation - reviewing policies, adjusting payroll strategies, and keeping an eye on the evolving employment landscape will help businesses stay ahead.
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Not sure how these changes will impact your workforce? That&rsquo;s where we come in. As a recruitment partner who understands the complexities of employment legislation, we help businesses stay compliant, competitive, and fully staffed - even in times of change. If you&rsquo;re worried about workforce planning,<a style="color: #000000;" href="https://www.driving-force.co.uk/recruit-staff/"> let&rsquo;s talk.</a> Because the businesses that prepare now will be the ones that thrive in 2025 and beyond.

UK employment law updates: what’s changing in 2025 (and beyond)

In the world of industrial recruitment, few things are as frustrating as unclear pricing. If you&rsquo;ve ever looked at your rate calculations and thought, &ldquo;how does this add up?&rdquo;, you&rsquo;re not alone. We don&rsquo;t think transparent pricing should just be a box to tick &ndash; it&rsquo;s the foundation for building trust and making sure your business gets the value it deserves.
<h3>Money talks &ndash; but is yours saying what you think it is?</h3>
Let&rsquo;s face it, if your current supplier can&rsquo;t explain exactly how their rates are calculated, that&rsquo;s a red flag. Hidden costs, vague explanations, and unexpected surcharges can leave you questioning if your spend is working hard &ndash; or hardly working.
Clarity isn&rsquo;t just a nice-to-have; it&rsquo;s non-negotiable for making informed decisions and maintaining control over your spend. Without transparency, it&rsquo;s impossible to see whether the rates you&rsquo;re paying align with the value you&rsquo;re getting - or if you&rsquo;re funding inefficiencies that could have been avoided.
<h3>Margins that look too good to be true (which means they probably are)</h3>
A low margin might look good on paper, but it often hides overcharges in other areas. Are you paying more for overtime or holiday pay than you should? Is your supplier&rsquo;s markup quietly creeping into costs labelled as &lsquo;extras&rsquo;? &nbsp;Because, if it feels too good to be true, it probably is.
And here&rsquo;s the real risk: some providers offering suspiciously cheap rates are using <a style="color: #242c52;" href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/umbrella-companies/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">umbrella schemes</a> to drive down costs. These schemes are now under increased government scrutiny, and for the first time, liability could be traced back to your business directly &ndash; just as we saw with IR35.
With upcoming regulatory changes, the days of outsourcing risk through questionable supply chains are coming to an end. If your provider&rsquo;s rates seem unusually low, it&rsquo;s worth asking why &ndash; before your business finds itself caught up in compliance risks it never signed up for.
<h3>Transparent pricing done right</h3>
Pricing shouldn&rsquo;t be a guessing game. We keep it simple, competitive, and - most importantly - clear, using the Association of Labour Provider&rsquo;s (ALP) transparent charge rate guidance as the foundation for how we structure our rates. It&rsquo;s not just industry best practice - it&rsquo;s how we make sure every client knows exactly where their money is going. And this year, another cost factor is at play: the Employer&rsquo;s National Insurance (NI) thresholds and contributions are shifting, bringing significant cost implications. If your supplier is offering reduced rates despite these increased costs, it&rsquo;s worth questioning how they&rsquo;re making up the difference. We help businesses navigate these changes with accurate, transparent rate calculations, ensuring full compliance and financial clarity.
<h4>Here&rsquo;s what that means for you:</h4>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: #242c52;">All our costs are broken down so nothing&rsquo;s hidden in the &lsquo;fine print&rsquo; (we&nbsp;know you&rsquo;re heard that before).</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: #242c52;">&nbsp;No sneaky fees creeping in to eat away at your margins.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; color: #242c52;">A fair, industry-backed structure that keeps everything above board.</li>
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<h3>Let&rsquo;s get transparent together</h3>
We&rsquo;re taking our commitment to transparency a step further this March with our ALP rate reviews. Whether you&rsquo;re already working with us or considering making the switch, these reviews are designed to ensure you&rsquo;re getting maximum value from your<a style="color: #242c52;" href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-news/best-price-vs-best-value-blog/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> recruitment spend.</a>
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Ready to eliminate the guesswork? <a style="color: #3598db;" href="https://www.gap-personnel.com/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact us today </a>to discuss how we can take the stress out of pricing with clear, honest, and tailored solutions for your business.

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<h2>Benefits</h2>So, the core values sound like a good fit for you – but what else is on offer?<ul><li>25 days holidays plus bank holidays</li><li>An additional ½ day on your birthday</li><li>Vouchers on your work anniversary to say thank you from us</li><li>Industry-leading bonus scheme</li><li>Private medical insurance (after qualifying period)</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Annual company awards event</li></ul>What are you waiting for? We’d love to hear from you.*An additional 1/2 day holiday on your birthday

‘As our business grows, so does our need for great people to join us’It’s hardly surprising that happy employees stay in their job an average four times longer than their unhappy counterparts. It’s one of the reasons we work hard to create a fun, supportive workplace where our employees can thrive.

We’re always on the lookout for people who embody our core values: driven to deliver; focused on solutions; respectful relationships. Do these sound like bit of you? Then check out our <a href="/jobs/internal/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">current internal vacancies</a>. But don’t worry if nothing catches your eye right now – just get in touch with your local branch, we’re more than happy to consider you for any future vacancies!

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<h5>Our branches offer regional coverage.</h5>Get in touch with the team who are most local to you; either give them a call or drop your message in the get in touch form.

Looking for recruitment support? Maybe you’re after one or two ad hoc drivers, or perhaps you need a fleet full – whatever your requirements, we are here to recruit the right people for you.
Operating from one of our six regional branches across England, our consultants are on hand to offer tailored support and local knowledge for all your driver recruitment needs.
Our teams are made up of sector specialists – in fact, many of our consultants are HGV licence and CPC certificate holders, so they know exactly what it’s like out on the road. This means you’ll always be talking to someone who understands your business language.&nbsp;
We are geared up to deliver real partnerships, focused on meeting the needs of all our clients. Because it’s about more than just having enough staff – we care about providing you with the best staffing solutions, whilst maintaining a compliant service that truly reflects your company culture. <a href="https://www.driving-force.co.uk/employers-get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Let’s have a conversation today about how we can support you.</a>
And, whilst we’re not ones for making it all about us, we understand that you might want to know a little bit about who we are before deciding whether we’re the right fit for your business.
So, if you’re after a quick intro have a watch of the video below to find out how we’ve grown from the original specialist division of our parent company, gap personnel group, supporting our colleagues in Flint, to the national specialist driving provider we are today.

Our dedicated teams are geared up to deliver quality and always go the extra mile. We never settle for complacency, constantly challenging ourselves to bring that first-class service you deserve.

Meeting your needs is our priority. We’ll listen and use our industry experience to provide objective advice and a personal service, putting you in the driving seat.

Having a reliable, trustworthy agency is key to successful collaboration and achieving common goals. Let’s enjoy the journey together, and build a genuine working relationship based on mutual respect and open communication.

<h2>Talk to us about Driver CPC training</h2>
We&rsquo;re a fully qualified driving school able to support drivers through their initial and ongoing periodic training. You can find out more <a href="/employers-specialisms/cpc-training/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

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By delivering unmatched dedication to customer service and satisfaction we will become the first-choice destination for drivers and customers seeking a trusted recruitment partner

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Driver CPC training aims to enhance road safety, improve driver skills, and ensure professional standards amongst commercial drivers.

All our drivers have already obtained their initial Driver CPC qualification, having completed a theory test, practical driving test, and a case study test, and undertaking 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years to maintain their qualification.

But did you know we’re a fully qualified driving school for CPC training? We’re committed to helping drivers stay up to date with safe driving practices, so if you’d like us to support your new recruits through their initial training, or ensure your experienced drivers continue to improve their skills with their periodic modules, we’re here to help. 

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<h2>Talk to us about Driver CPC training</h2>We’re a fully qualified driving school able to support you through your initial and ongoing periodic training. You can find out more <a href="/job-seekers-specialisms/cpc-training/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

<h2>Is job hunting driving you up the wall?</h2>Well, you'll be glad you've arrived here. People come back to us time and time again because we know that it's more than just finding the right driving 'job'We're 'people' people through and through who appreciate that our drivers are at the centre of everything we do. Whether you enjoy the flexibility of temporary work, or you're looking for the stability of a permanent placement, we've got you covered. If you're looking for career acceleration with a team who cares, you've come to the right place!With all sorts of roles to suit your schedule, we're confident we can help you find your perfect fit - and put you in the drivers seat.It's just a case of giving one of our <a href="/job-seekers-get-in-touch/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">local teams a call</a> or check out our<a href="/jobs/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> jobs page</a> and have a scroll through the driving roles currently available.Our core values embody everything we do here at Driving Force Recruitment; just take a look at them below...

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Our branches offer regional coverage so get in touch with the team that are most local to you; either give them a call or if you’ve got vacancy needs drop your message in the get in touch form

To work with our clients all of our drivers must have already obtained their initial Driver CPC qualification, including the theory test, practical driving test, and case study test, undertaking 35 hours of periodic training every 5 years to maintain their qualification.

But did you know we’re a fully qualified driving school for CPC training? We’re committed to helping you stay up to date with safe driving practices, so if you’d like us to support you through your initial training, or ensure you continue to improve your skills with approved periodic training modules, we’re here to help.

<h2>Talk to us about Driver CPC training</h2>We’re a fully qualified driving school able to support drivers through their initial and ongoing periodic training. You can find out more <a href="/job-seekers-specialisms/cpc-training/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

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<h6>Get in touch</h6><ul><li>We are on hand - no matter how big or small your driver needs.</li><li>It’s our job to listen to you so that we can provide the best solution for your business requirements – whether that’s ad hoc driver support or a full, preferred supplier review, it’s just a case of letting us know.</li><li>Drop us your vacancy needs below and we’ll get back to you – we’re available 7 days a week. Or head over to our contacts page and <a href="https://www.driving-force.co.uk/employers-get-in-touch/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">get in touch </a>with your local branch today.</li></ul>

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