HGV, driving, engineering & industrial jobs in the South East
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HGV Class 1 and Class 2, HIAB, van and 7.5 tonne driving jobs, plus engineering and manufacturing roles across Milton Keynes, Reading, Slough, Luton and Hampshire. Temp, temp-to-perm and permanent, with a local team who knows the area.
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HGV, Driving & Engineering Jobs in the South East
Looking for HGV, driving or engineering jobs in the South East? DROPP connects candidates with logistics and industrial employers across key locations including Reading, Slough, Luton, Milton Keynes and surrounding areas.
We recruit for HGV Class 1 and Class 2 drivers, delivery drivers and engineering roles supporting warehousing, distribution and manufacturing operations. Whether you’re newly qualified or experienced, we work with employers across the South East to provide consistent, well-paid opportunities.
Browse our latest South East jobs below or contact our team to find the right role based on your experience and availability.
Jobs across
the South East.
Pick your town to see local driving, engineering and industrial work, or search every South East job.
What we
recruit for.
The South East feeds London and the busiest airports and ports in the country, so drivers are always in demand, and manufacturers along the M1 and M4 corridors need skilled engineers.
HGV Class 1 jobsTrunking, distribution and nightsSee roles →
HGV Class 2 jobsRigid and multi-drop workSee roles →
HIAB jobsBuilders' merchants and site deliveriesSee roles →
Van & 7.5T jobsLocal and regional deliveriesSee roles →
Welding & fabricationFabrication and site workSee roles →
CNC & machiningSetters, operators, programmersSee roles →
Mechanical fittingAssembly and productionSee roles →Electrical & maintenanceKeeping production lines runningSee roles →Local work.
Straight answers.
Register once and a consultant who knows the South East calls you about work that fits your licence, your trade and your hours. Temp-to-perm roles let you move onto a client's books with no loss of earnings.
Hiring in the South East?
Vetted HGV drivers, engineers and industrial staff for South East logistics firms, warehouses and manufacturers, in as little as 24 to 72 hours.
The South East, around the M25 and beyond.
Southampton's port, Milton Keynes's distribution parks, the Channel crossings and the M3, M4 and M40 corridors make the South East one of the busiest haulage regions in the UK.
Milton Keynes
Magna Park and the city's vast distribution parks. Class 1 nights, shunting, warehouse and forklift work.
Southampton & Hampshire
The UK's busiest vehicle-handling port and a major container port, plus distribution along the M27. Container haulage, car transporter and warehouse roles.
Slough, Reading & the M4
Slough Trading Estate and the Thames Valley's tech and distribution sites. Class 2, multi-drop, warehouse and engineering roles.
Kent & the Channel
Dover and the Channel Tunnel, plus distribution at Ashford, Dartford and Aylesford. International Class 1 work, port shunting and warehouse roles.
Oxfordshire & the M40
Bicester and Didcot distribution, and precision and motorsport engineering across Oxfordshire. Class 1, warehouse and engineering roles.
Crawley, Gatwick & Sussex
Gatwick freight, the Manor Royal business district and coastal distribution. Van, Class 2, warehouse and forklift work.
The South East year
Returns keep Milton Keynes and M4 warehouses busy, while Channel freight stays heavy into the new year.
Construction season across the Home Counties, with site deliveries and HIAB work in demand.
The ports fill with Christmas imports and the Milton Keynes sheds start peak hiring.
Full peak around the M25, from parcel hubs to supermarket depots.
Want to know what the work pays? Read our guides to renewing your Driver CPC, getting your forklift licence and warehouse operative pay and shifts. Hiring? See our guide to agency HGV drivers. Looking elsewhere? See every UK location, or browse every UK job.
Work across
the UK.
We recruit in every part of the UK. Pick a region to see the work there.
Good to know.
What driving jobs are available in the South East?
We recruit HGV Class 1 and Class 2 drivers, HIAB drivers, 7.5 tonne and van drivers across the South East, including Milton Keynes, Reading, Slough, Luton and Hampshire. Roles include days, nights, temporary cover and permanent positions.
Do you have engineering jobs in the South East?
Yes. We place welders, fabricators, CNC machinists, mechanical fitters and electrical and maintenance engineers with manufacturers across the region.
Do you have warehouse and industrial jobs in the South East?
Yes. Our industrial desk recruits warehouse operatives, pickers and packers, forklift drivers and production operatives across the South East, on days, nights and weekends.
How do I apply?
Search our jobs and apply online, register once so we can match you to new roles as they come in, or message the team on WhatsApp.
What do I need to register as a driver?
Your driving licence, CPC and tacho cards, proof of your right to work in the UK and proof of address. We check everything before your first shift so you can start without delays.
Can temp work lead to a permanent job?
Often, yes. On temp-to-perm roles you can move onto the client's books, and we match their pay rate so there is no loss of earnings when you transfer.
Do you have jobs in Milton Keynes?
Yes. We recruit Class 1 drivers, shunters, forklift drivers and warehouse staff across Milton Keynes and Magna Park, on days, nights and weekends.
Do you have jobs at Southampton docks?
Yes. We recruit Class 1 drivers for container and port work, plus shunters, forklift drivers and warehouse staff around Southampton and the M27.
Do you have international Class 1 jobs from Kent?
Sometimes. Some haulage clients run Channel crossings through Dover and the Tunnel. Tell us if you have European driving experience and we'll check exactly what each role needs before you start.
Can’t find the right job in the South East?
Whether you’re looking for HGV driving, logistics or engineering work, our team can help you find the right role across the South East.
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