HGV, port and engineering jobs in Southampton
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Class 1 container and port driving from one of the UK's busiest ports, plus warehouse work along the M27 and precision engineering across south Hampshire. Temp, temp-to-perm and permanent.
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Live jobs in Southampton and nearby
The Port of Southampton handles container, car and cruise traffic every day, so Class 1 port and container drivers are always in demand. Along the M27, distribution sites hire warehouse staff, and south Hampshire’s precision engineers need CNC setters and programmers.
Below are our live roles in Southampton and nearby areas including Havant and Salisbury. Register once and we will call you as new jobs come in.
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What we
recruit for.
Southampton's work starts at the docks. Port and container driving, warehouse jobs along the M27, and engineering roles across south Hampshire.
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 metalworkSee roles →
CNC & machiningSetters, operators, programmersSee roles →
Mechanical fittingAssembly and productionSee roles →Electrical & maintenanceKeeping production lines runningSee roles →Where the work is in Southampton.
Most local driving and warehouse work follows the port and the M27 and M271.
Port of Southampton
Container, vehicle and general cargo traffic through the docks. Class 1 port and container drivers, shunters and yard staff.
Nursling & the west of the city
Industrial and distribution estates close to the docks and motorway. Warehouse operatives, forklift drivers and Class 2 drivers.
Eastleigh & Chandler’s Ford
Distribution, rail and engineering businesses north of the city. Warehouse staff, fitters and van drivers.
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Local work.
Straight answers.
Register once and a DROPP consultant calls you about Southampton 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 Southampton?
Vetted HGV drivers, engineers and industrial staff for Southampton employers, in as little as 24 to 72 hours.
Good to know.
What jobs do you have in Southampton?
Class 1 port and container driving, HGV distribution work, warehouse jobs along the M27 and CNC engineering roles in south Hampshire. The live list on this page shows what is open now.
Do you have port driving jobs in Southampton?
Yes. We recruit Class 1 drivers for port and container work in and around the Port of Southampton.
Do you have engineering jobs near Southampton?
Yes. We recruit CNC millers, programmers, setters and other engineers for manufacturers across south Hampshire, including Havant.
What do I need to register as a driver in Southampton?
Your driving licence, CPC card and digital tachograph card, plus right to work and proof of address. We also run a DVLA licence check before you start.
Can temp work in Southampton lead to a permanent job?
Yes. Many of our temporary roles are temp to perm. When a client takes you on, we make sure you move across with no loss of earnings.
Can’t find the right job in Southampton?
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