Permanent recruitment for driving, engineering and industrial roles

Hirefor keeps.

A pile of CVs is not a shortlist. We do the searching and the screening, and send you people worth an hour of your time.

Start a searchOr call 020 3037 8710
How permanent recruitment works

Brief to
start date.

You tell us once. We take the role to market, speak to every candidate and stay involved until they have started.

Start a search
Permanent searchHow it runs
1
We take the briefThe role, the team, the pay and the must-haves.
2
We search and screenOur own candidates, plus a fresh search.
3
You get a shortlistPeople we have spoken to and checked.
4
Offer to start dateWe manage the offer and stay in touch.
What you get

A shortlist.
Not a pile.

Fewer CVs, better ones. Everyone on the shortlist has been spoken to and is interested in your role.

Specialist desks

Driving, engineering and industrial recruiters who know the roles.

Screened by a person

Every candidate spoken to before you see them.

Checked first

Right to work, licences and trade qualifications verified.

Interviews arranged

We book them in and brief the candidate.

Offer handled

We manage the offer, the notice period and the start date.

One contact

Someone who knows the role and keeps you posted.

Start a search020 3037 8710
Is it the right route?

Is it
for you?

Works best for
  • Skilled trades that are hard to find
  • Team leaders, supervisors and planners
  • Replacing someone who is leaving
  • Building a permanent core team
Something else in mind?
Who we supply

Road, workshop
& warehouse.

All three desks, anywhere in the UK.

Driving & logistics

  • HGV Class 1 and Class 2
  • HIAB and specialist
  • 7.5 tonne, van and multi-drop

Engineering

  • Welders and fabricators
  • CNC machinists and fitters
  • Maintenance engineers

Industrial

  • Warehouse operatives
  • Forklift drivers
  • Production operatives
Other ways to hire

Mix and
match.

Ad hoc

A day, a week, a peak.

Temporary staff when you need them, with no long commitment.

How ad hoc cover works
Temp to perm

Like them? Keep them.

Try someone on the job, then take them on when you are sure.

How temp to perm works
On-site

Big site? We move in.

A DROPP recruiter based on your site, running the whole lot.

See on-site recruitment

Permanent recruitment for logistics, engineering and industrial employers

DROPP provides permanent recruitment for logistics firms, manufacturers and warehouses across the UK. We recruit HGV Class 1 and Class 2 drivers, transport planners, welders, fabricators, CNC machinists, fitters, maintenance engineers, and warehouse and production team leaders into permanent roles.

Every candidate is screened and checked before they reach your shortlist, and we support the hire through to the start date. If you would rather see someone on the job first, see temp to perm. For short-term cover, see ad hoc temporary staff or how we work with employers. Call 020 3037 8710 or see where we recruit.

Permanent search FAQs

Good to know.

How does permanent recruitment with DROPP work?

We take a brief, search and screen candidates, and send you a shortlist. You interview, and we manage the offer through to the start date.

Which permanent roles do you recruit?

Driving and transport, skilled engineering trades, and industrial and warehouse roles, including team leaders and supervisors.

Are candidates checked?

Yes. We check right to work, licences and trade qualifications before a candidate reaches your shortlist.

Can you cover the role while we hire?

Yes. We can supply a temporary worker while the permanent search runs.

Do you recruit across the UK?

Yes. We recruit for permanent roles nationwide.

Role to fill?
Start the search.

Start a searchCall 020 3037 8710

Tell Us What You Need

Whether you’re looking to hire reliable drivers, skilled engineering staff, or searching for your next role, our team is here to help.

Fill in the form and we’ll get back to you quickly.

Who Are You