Business Details
24 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted HGV Driver Recruitment Services
Established in March 2002 by John & Maria Jones, Swift Recruitment has grown into the leading HGV driving agency in South Wales and beyond. With over two decades of combined experience in transport and recruitment, our founders bring deep industry expertise to our operations. We specialise in supplying professional HGV drivers to logistics and transport companies across England and Wales, maintaining an extensive client base of over 50 active clients weekly. Our membership with SEDEX and REC demonstrates our commitment to industry standards and ethical practices. We prioritise solving critical issues like the national driver shortage while offering ongoing training and development for all our drivers.Our professional approach and in-depth understanding of the transport sector have set new benchmarks for service delivery and driver professionalism. We maintain a 'can do' attitude that consistently delivers solutions where larger agencies have failed, ensuring client satisfaction. Our Newport-based team combines local market knowledge with nationwide reach to meet diverse staffing needs. We operate 24/7 for emergency requirements while maintaining regular office hours for standard operations. Our dedication to transparency and reliability has earned us long-term partnerships with industry leaders across Wales and the South West region.
Services
HGV Driver Recruitment
Temporary Staffing
CPC Training
Driver Resources
Client Staffing
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- Established in 2002 with proven industry expertise
- SEDEX and REC accredited recruitment specialists
- 24/7 emergency driver supply availability
- Ongoing driver training and development programs
- Local knowledge with nationwide service coverage
Associations and certifications
- SEDEX
- REC
What people say
Can do attitude
Found a solution
Priority list
Never failed tasks
Put business first
Services
HGV Driver Recruitment
We specialise in connecting transport companies with qualified HGV drivers across England and Wales. Our extensive network ensures timely placement of professional drivers for both regular and ad-hoc requirements. With over 50 active clients weekly, we maintain rigorous vetting processes to guarantee driver competence and reliability.
CPC Training
Our Continuous Professional Development programs enhance driver skills and regulatory compliance. We provide ongoing training to maintain industry standards and address evolving transport sector challenges. This ensures our drivers remain at the forefront of safety and efficiency practices.
Temporary Staffing
We offer flexible staffing solutions for short-term transport requirements. Our ad-hoc services cover film production drivers and day drivers across South Wales. This adaptable approach meets unpredictable industry demands while maintaining service quality.
Driver Resources
We provide comprehensive support including timesheet management and job vacancy access for drivers. Our resources streamline administrative processes and enhance employment opportunities. This dedicated support system improves operational efficiency for both drivers and clients.
Client Staffing
Our tailored staffing solutions address specific client requirements in the transport sector. We match qualified drivers with client needs through our extensive network. This bespoke approach ensures optimal workforce solutions for logistics companies of all sizes.
People
John Jones
Co-founder
With HGV Class 1 licensing and transport recruitment experience since 1985, John brings deep industry expertise to our operations.
Maria Jones
Co-founder
Maria combines recruitment expertise since 1998 with prior accountancy sector experience to ensure professional staffing solutions.
Questions
What areas do you cover for driver recruitment?
We provide HGV driver recruitment services across England and Wales, with particular expertise in South Wales and the South West region.
Are you accredited by industry bodies?
Yes, we maintain membership with SEDEX and REC, ensuring adherence to the highest recruitment and ethical standards in the transport sector.
Do you offer emergency driver supply?
We provide 24/7 emergency driver supply services through our Newport office landline and mobile contact numbers.
What training do you provide drivers?
Our Continuous Professional Development (CPC) training programs ensure drivers maintain regulatory compliance and industry best practices.
How quickly can you supply temporary drivers?
Our ad-hoc staffing solutions typically respond to urgent requirements within 24 hours through our established driver network.
Reviews (6)
David Smith
Dec 23, 2021
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Look very carefully at your payslip you are paying their National Insurance contributions the try and glossed over making out you on 21.70 an hour for working at Wilkinson's work out the deductions and the fact that you are paying their National Insurance that surely can be right you'll see nowhere near 21.70 I have no intentions of ever working for this company again management absolutely gutless no backbone they are calling you and making an absolute fortune for theirselves any agency that use an umbrella company it's all of Con
Michael Seaborne
Sep 07, 2021
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Please be carefull with this agency,
Have a look at your payslips,
They take for (employment costs)
Margins ? Also pay your own employers contribution? All in all they scam 160 out of my wage weekly before tax and national insurance, I'd be very very careful with these
Have a look at your payslips,
They take for (employment costs)
Margins ? Also pay your own employers contribution? All in all they scam 160 out of my wage weekly before tax and national insurance, I'd be very very careful with these
Joe Perrin
Apr 13, 2021
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Critical:Value
Liars and scammers. If you work for them look at your payslip and ask them what "employment costs" are.
Liars and scammers. If you work for them look at your payslip and ask them what "employment costs" are.
Askchipmonk
Dec 10, 2018
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Brilliant agency, never had any issues in all the time I been with them. Would recommend for anyone looking for long-term agency work or short stints.
Mark Cantelo
Jul 20, 2018
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Fantastic agency who always go above and beyond for their drivers. Always available 24/7 via phone. Reliably been given work over the last 10 years, wouldn't go anywhere else. I would 100% recommend them.
Alexander Jones
Jun 19, 2018
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If youre looking for driving work, Swift should be your go-to agency! Over the phone or popping by in the office, Swift can help you out :-)