Logistics Recruitment in Gillingham

Logistics Recruitment in Gillingham

Gillingham sits within Medway & North Kent's logistics network, with warehousing and transport operations around Gillingham Business Park and Beechings Way Industrial Centre. WSUK supplies vetted, referenced logistics staff — drivers, warehouse operatives, FLT operators, planners and managers — on permanent and contract terms, from single vacancies to volume-hiring campaigns.

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The quick answer

WSUK recruits logistics staff for Gillingham employers — HGV (C+E/C) and van drivers, warehouse operatives, FLT operators, transport planners, supervisors and operations managers — on permanent and contract terms, for single vacancies or high-volume campaigns. From sites around Gillingham Business Park and Beechings Way Industrial Centre to operations reached via A278 to M2 J4, we deliver vetted, referenced shortlists.

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Why Gillingham Employers Recruit Logistics Staff

Gillingham is Medway's eastern gateway to the motorway network. Gillingham Business Park was established in the 1980s, around three miles from the town centre, to replace dockyard employment, and it is reached from M2 junction 4 along the A278 Hoath Way dual carriageway, which ends at the A2 Bowaters Roundabout. To the north, Beechings Way Industrial Centre sits at the junction of Beechings Way and Yokosuka Way, part of the A289 Northern Relief Road, about 3.7 miles from junction 4 and linked west to the Medway Tunnel and Strood. Units here mix trade, motor-trade and service businesses with warehousing, offices and light industrial space. Most of the former Chatham Dockyard also lies within Gillingham's boundary, including the docks estate now earmarked for redevelopment. Gillingham station on the Chatham Main Line and the neighbouring areas of Rainham, Twydall and Hempstead provide a large local workforce.

Gillingham's demand follows occupier turnover at Gillingham Business Park and its quick M2 junction 4 access, with warehouse and delivery roles rising before Christmas and during spring building and motor-trade peaks. For employers that means competing for the same drivers, operatives and supervisors, so filling roles and keeping people are both real challenges. WSUK recruits Class 1 and Class 2 drivers, van drivers, warehouse pickers, packers and loaders, FLT and VNA operators, transport planners, shift supervisors and operations managers on permanent and contract terms — handling single specialist vacancies and high-volume campaigns through one accountable contact.

Key Logistics Locations

Gillingham Business ParkBeechings Way Industrial CentreHoath Way (A278)Yokosuka Way (A289)RainhamTwydall

Sectors We Recruit For

Warehousing and distributionMotor tradeLight industrialTrade suppliesOffice and service operations

Road & Freight Links

M2 J4A278A289A2Gillingham station
What We Offer

Specialist Logistics Recruitment in Gillingham

Permanent recruitment across every logistics discipline for Gillingham employers — from the yard to the transport office.

Drivers & Warehouse Roles

Permanent HGV drivers, FLT operators and warehouse operatives placed with Gillingham employers who need them long-term.

  • HGV & van drivers
  • FLT operators
  • Warehouse operatives

Transport & Operations

Transport planners, shift supervisors, warehouse and operations managers — the people who run the operation.

  • Transport planners
  • Supervisors
  • Ops & warehouse managers

Vetted, Referenced Shortlists

We screen, reference and right-to-work check candidates so you interview only people who fit and can start.

  • Screened & referenced
  • Right-to-work verified
  • Fit-for-role shortlist
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Logistics Recruitment Across Gillingham

WSUK delivers logistics recruitment across Gillingham and Medway, from Gillingham Business Park and Beechings Way Industrial Centre to candidates based in Rainham, Twydall, Hempstead and Wigmore. Whether you are filling one transport planner role or building whole warehouse shifts, we supply vetted, referenced candidates matched to your sector, site and shift pattern.

Gillingham Business Park Beechings Way Industrial Centre Hoath Way (A278) Yokosuka Way (A289) Rainham Twydall

Services Include

Our logistics recruitment fills the permanent roles that keep Gillingham operations running. As sector specialists, WSUK sources, screens and shortlists candidates across driving, warehousing, transport planning and management — vetted and referenced, so you hire people who fit your operation and stay.

  • HGV & Van Drivers
  • FLT & Warehouse Operatives
  • Warehouse Supervisors
  • Transport Planners
  • Transport & Ops Managers
  • Shift Managers
  • Health & Safety Roles
  • Customer & Admin Support

Perfect for

We recruit permanent logistics staff for a wide range of Gillingham employers, from independents to national operators.

Warehousing and distributionMotor tradeLight industrialTrade suppliesOffice and service operations
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Why WSUK

Why Gillingham Businesses Choose WSUK

We fill permanent logistics roles across Gillingham with vetted, referenced candidates who fit your operation and stay — backed by sector knowledge and a single point of contact.

  • Sector SpecialistsRecruiters who know logistics roles, salaries and shift realities.
  • Every Logistics RoleFrom drivers and FLT to transport planners and managers.
  • Vetted & ReferencedScreened, referenced and right-to-work checked before you interview.
  • Candidates Who StayWe match on fit and expectations to reduce early churn.
  • Permanent or ContractPermanent hires, or fixed-term and interim cover when you need it.
  • Regional Hub CoverageA deep regional candidate pool across Gillingham and Medway.
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How it works

From brief to hire in Gillingham, we manage sourcing, screening and shortlisting for you.

1

Tell us the role

Responsibilities, shift pattern, salary and the ideal candidate.

2

We source & screen

We search, screen, reference and right-to-work check candidates.

3

You interview a shortlist

Only people who fit and can start — we coordinate the process.

4

Hire with confidence

We support offer, onboarding and aftercare with one point of contact.

Common Questions

Logistics Recruitment in Gillingham — FAQs

Which logistics roles do you recruit for in Gillingham?

We cover the full range for Gillingham employers — HGV and multi-drop drivers, warehouse operatives, FLT and VNA operators, transport planners and clerks, supervisors and managers — for sites including Gillingham Business Park, Beechings Way Industrial Centre and Hoath Way (A278).

Can you resource a large new site in Gillingham?

Yes. We run high-volume, multi-role campaigns for new distribution, manufacturing and fulfilment sites in Gillingham, building whole shifts of vetted, referenced staff on permanent or contract terms with a single accountable contact.

What logistics roles do you recruit for?

Permanent and contract roles across the sector — HGV and van drivers, FLT operators, warehouse operatives and supervisors, transport planners, and operations and warehouse managers.

Do you vet and reference candidates?

Yes — we screen, reference and right-to-work check candidates before shortlisting, so you interview only people who fit and can start.

Do you recruit permanent or contract staff?

Both. We place permanent hires and can also provide fixed-term, interim or contract cover for specific needs.

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Other Areas We Serve

WSUK supplies permanent and contract logistics staff across the UK's major regional distribution hubs. Choose an area for local information.

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Need to Recruit Logistics Staff in Gillingham?

Tell us your requirement — one driver or a full team — and we'll respond within 2 working hours.

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