Permanent Recruitment in Lichfield

Permanent Recruitment in Lichfield

Permanent recruitment for Lichfield employers who need people who stay the course. From Fradley Park to Britannia Enterprise Park, WSUK sources referenced candidates across warehousing, transport, engineering and food production, for a single hard-to-fill role or a full multi-shift campaign along the A38.

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PermanentPlacements
VettedReferenced shortlists
Every SectorLogistics to food
M6 TollLichfield & region
The quick answer

Lichfield sits on the A38 in south-east Staffordshire, minutes from the M6 Toll and A5. Fradley Park, one of the region's largest distribution parks, and Britannia Enterprise Park host major warehousing, engineering and food employers who depend on permanent recruitment for stable teams. WSUK delivers vetted, referenced shortlists for single vacancies and volume campaigns across logistics, industrial, food and aviation.

PermanentPlacements
2 hrsAvg. response
VettedReferenced shortlist
M6 TollLichfield & region
Sector-specialist recruitersVetted & referenced candidatesSingle & volume campaignsRight-to-work verified
Local Logistics Intelligence

Why Lichfield Employers Choose Permanent Recruitment

Lichfield combines a historic cathedral city with a substantial modern distribution economy, strung along the A38 in south-east Staffordshire. Fradley Park is one of the Midlands' largest logistics and business parks, home to major national warehousing and manufacturing operations, while Britannia Enterprise Park adds a further concentration of industrial employers close to the city. The A38 links directly to the M6 Toll and A5, with the M6 and M42 within easy reach, connecting Lichfield to Birmingham, Tamworth, Cannock and Burton upon Trent. Trent Valley station on the West Coast Main Line and the Cross City line to Birmingham support commuting across a wide catchment. This positioning sustains a labour market spanning logistics, engineering, food and aviation-linked sectors, drawing workers from across Staffordshire and the northern West Midlands.

With large sheds at Fradley Park drawing on the same regional labour pool, Lichfield employers face real competition for staff and a constant need to retain skilled and supervisory people. WSUK recruits permanently across operations, from warehouse operatives, FLT drivers, HGV and van drivers and food production operatives through to team leaders, transport planners and warehouse and operations managers. We screen, reference and right-to-work check every candidate before presenting a vetted shortlist, whether you are filling a single specialist vacancy or resourcing a volume campaign for an expanding site. By working cross-sector rather than logistics only, we help Lichfield employers build dependable, long-term teams instead of repeatedly re-hiring.

Key Logistics Locations

Fradley ParkBritannia Enterprise ParkEastern Avenue Industrial EstateTrent Valley industrial areaWall Island Business Park

Sectors We Recruit For

National distribution and third-party logistics (Fradley Park)Manufacturing and engineeringFood production and packingBuilding products and materialsAviation and air-cargo handling

Road & Freight Links

A38A5M6 Toll (T5)A51A461West Coast Main Line rail (Trent Valley)
What We Offer

Permanent Recruitment Across Every Role in Lichfield

Permanent hiring for Lichfield employers across logistics, industrial, food and aviation — from operatives and drivers to supervisors and managers.

Operatives & Drivers

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

  • Warehouse & FLT
  • HGV & van drivers
  • Food & production

Supervisors & Management

Team leaders, shift supervisors, transport planners and warehouse/operations managers — the people who run the operation.

  • Supervisors
  • Transport planners
  • Ops & site 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
Local Coverage

Permanent Recruitment Across Lichfield

WSUK delivers permanent recruitment across Lichfield and the WS13-WS14 area, from Fradley Park and Britannia Enterprise Park to the Trent Valley, and out towards Tamworth, Cannock and Burton upon Trent. We support employers in logistics, engineering, food and aviation-linked sectors with vetted, referenced shortlists for both single permanent vacancies and larger multi-shift hiring campaigns matched to local supply.

Fradley Park Britannia Enterprise Park Eastern Avenue Industrial Estate Trent Valley industrial area Wall Island Business Park

Roles We Recruit

Our permanent recruitment fills the roles that keep Lichfield operations running. As sector specialists, WSUK sources, screens and shortlists candidates across warehousing, driving, food production, aviation and management — vetted and referenced, so you hire people who fit and stay.

  • Warehouse Operatives
  • FLT Drivers
  • HGV & Van Drivers
  • Food Production Operatives
  • Supervisors & Team Leaders
  • Transport Planners
  • Warehouse & Ops Managers
  • Aviation & Air-Cargo Staff
Pay Guide

Typical Pay Rates in Lichfield

Indicative permanent salaries as a guide — actual packages vary by responsibility, shift, experience and location. WSUK benchmarks pay to attract and retain the right people.

RoleIndicative pay
Warehouse Operative£23,000–£27,000
FLT Driver£26,000–£30,000
Class 2 (C) HGV Driver£30,000–£36,000
Class 1 (C+E) HGV Driver£34,000–£42,000
Warehouse / Shift Supervisor£30,000–£38,000
Transport Planner£30,000–£42,000
Warehouse / Operations Manager£40,000–£60,000

Perfect for

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

National distribution and third-party logistics (Fradley Park)Manufacturing and engineeringFood production and packingBuilding products and materialsAviation and air-cargo handling
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Why WSUK

Why Lichfield Employers Choose WSUK

We fill permanent roles across Lichfield 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, food, industrial and aviation roles and salaries.
  • Every RoleFrom operatives and drivers to supervisors 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.
  • Single or VolumeOne permanent hire, or a full multi-role campaign for a new site.
  • Golden Triangle ReachA deep regional candidate pool across Lichfield and the Midlands.
Lichfield
via M6 Toll (T5)
2 hrsavg. response
Vettedshortlists

How it works

From brief to hire in Lichfield, 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

Permanent Recruitment in Lichfield — FAQs

Which permanent roles does WSUK recruit for in Lichfield?

We recruit permanent warehouse operatives, FLT drivers, HGV and van drivers and food production operatives for the big distribution and manufacturing sites at Fradley Park and Britannia Enterprise Park, plus supervisors, team leaders, transport planners and operations managers across logistics, engineering and food employers on the A38.

Can WSUK staff a large new unit at Fradley Park?

Yes. For a new or expanding warehouse at Fradley Park we run multi-role permanent campaigns, screening and referencing candidates at scale so you launch with a vetted, right-to-work-checked team built to stay rather than facing continual turnover.

Which roles and sectors do you recruit permanently in Lichfield?

Permanent roles across logistics, warehousing, driving, food production, industrial and aviation — operatives, FLT and HGV drivers, supervisors, planners and 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.

Can you handle volume permanent recruitment?

Yes. We run single-vacancy and volume, multi-role permanent campaigns for new sites, growth and hard-to-fill roles.

Coverage

Other Areas We Serve

WSUK serves employers across the Golden Triangle. Explore our other locations.

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Need Permanent Recruitment in Lichfield?

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

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