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Burton upon Trent is a brewing and distribution powerhouse on the A38, home to major beverage and logistics operators. When driver absence or a volume spike hits, WSUK supplies temporary HGV and van drivers — vetted, compliant and ready across DE13 and DE14 and the surrounding parks.
WSUK fills temporary driving jobs for Burton upon Trent employers — Class 1 (C+E), Class 2 (C) and 7.5t (C1) HGV drivers plus van and multi-drop drivers — for peaks, absence cover and short-notice shifts. From Centrum 100 and the Wellington Road Industrial Estate out to the A38 and A50, we mobilise vetted, licence- and CPC-checked drivers fast, with PAYE payroll and tacho compliance managed.
Burton upon Trent's freight economy is anchored by the flagship Centrum 100 business park off the A38, where national occupiers including brewing, drinks and logistics operators run high-volume distribution, alongside the Wellington Road Industrial Estate and the Branston area. As the historic capital of British brewing, the town generates enormous outbound beverage traffic from operators such as Molson Coors and Marston's, whose packaging and distribution volumes reflect national and international reach. Branston adds food-manufacturing freight, while distribution centres for major retail and health-and-beauty names cluster around the A38 dual carriageway. The A38 links Burton to Derby and the M1 to the north and Birmingham and the M6 to the south, with the A50 running east to the M1 and East Midlands hubs. This concentration of brewing, food and retail distribution keeps driver demand strong across all classes.
Burton's beverage, food and retail distributors face pronounced seasonal swings — summer and festive drinks peaks, promotional runs and holiday absence all leave transport teams short of drivers. WSUK fills temporary driving jobs with Class 1 (C+E) drivers for trunking and bulk beverage haulage, Class 2 (C) drivers for rigid drayage and store deliveries, 7.5-tonne (C1) drivers, and van and multi-drop drivers for local distribution across DE13 and DE14. Every driver clears DVLA licence checks, CPC verification and right-to-work before starting, and we manage PAYE payroll with tacho and working-time compliance. From covering a single shift to building a large seasonal team, we scale supply to match your production and delivery schedules.
HGV (C+E, C) and van drivers supplied to Burton upon Trent employers — for peaks, cover and short-notice shifts, with payroll and compliance managed.
Scale your Burton upon Trent team for busy periods, promotions and seasonal spikes, then scale back without the fixed cost.
Same-day cover when someone calls in sick or a shift falls short — HGV and van drivers, fast.
We handle vetting, right-to-work, PAYE payroll and working-time compliance for every temporary worker.
WSUK covers Burton upon Trent and the DE13 and DE14 area, including Centrum 100, Wellington Road Industrial Estate and Branston, plus nearby Lichfield, Derby and Cannock. We supply temporary HGV and van drivers to breweries, food producers, RDCs and hauliers along the A38 corridor, matching driver classes and shift patterns to each operator's routes and delivery windows.
Our temporary drivers keep Burton upon Trent operations flexible. From a vetted local pool, WSUK supplies HGV (C+E, C) and van drivers for peaks, cover and short-notice shifts — with payroll, right-to-work and working-time compliance managed. When demand moves, your workforce moves with it.
Indicative PAYE rates as a guide — actual pay varies by shift, experience and location, with premiums for nights and weekends. WSUK advises on competitive local rates to attract and retain the right people.
| Role | Indicative pay |
|---|---|
| Van / Multi-Drop Driver | £11.50–£13.50 / hr |
| 7.5t (C1) Driver | £12.50–£14.00 / hr |
| Class 2 (C) HGV Driver | £14.00–£17.00 / hr |
| Class 1 (C+E) HGV Driver | £16.00–£20.00 / hr |
| Transport / Traffic Supervisor | £15.00–£19.00 / hr |
Our temporary drivers support Burton upon Trent operations of every size, flexing with your busy and quiet periods.
From one short-notice shift to a full seasonal team, we flex your Burton upon Trent workforce up and down on demand — with payroll and compliance handled and a single point of contact.
From first call to workers on shift in Burton upon Trent, we manage vetting, payroll and cover.
Roles, headcount, shift pattern and how long you need cover.
We match vetted, available workers from our Burton upon Trent pool.
Workers arrive ready — we handle payroll and compliance.
Scale up or down shift by shift, with one point of contact.
Beverage distribution leans heavily on Class 1 (C+E) drivers for bulk trunking from sites like Centrum 100, with Class 2 (C) drivers for rigid drayage and store drops and 7.5t (C1) or van drivers for smaller deliveries. WSUK supplies all classes, vetted and CPC-checked, for the A38 corridor.
Yes. Summer and Christmas drinks peaks are exactly when we scale up — drawing on our regional pool we place vetted, CPC-checked drivers quickly to cover surges and absence, then reduce numbers as production and dispatch volumes settle.
Yes — we provide same-day and short-notice cover for Burton upon Trent employers, scaling teams up and down as volumes change.
Yes. We handle vetting, right-to-work checks, PAYE payroll and working-time compliance for every temporary worker.
Often the same or next day depending on roles and headcount — we respond to enquiries within 2 working hours.
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Tell us your requirement — one worker or a full team — and we'll respond within 2 working hours.