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Kettering (NN16) sits on the A14 between the M1 and the A1, with Telford Way, Kettering Venture Park and Prologis Park driving heavy distribution demand. WSUK fills temporary driving jobs for local hauliers, RDCs and 3PLs - HGV and van drivers for cover, seasonal peaks and short-notice work.
WSUK fills temporary driving jobs for Kettering employers, supplying Class 1 (C+E), Class 2 (C), 7.5t (C1) and multi-drop van drivers for peaks, absence and short-notice shifts. From the RDCs and 3PL sheds on Kettering Venture Park and Telford Way to A14 (J7-J9) haulage linking the M1, M6 and A1, we place vetted, ready-to-work drivers quickly.
Kettering (NN16) is a prime Northamptonshire logistics location strung along the A14, with Junction 7 feeding the M1 and M6 west and the A1 and M11 east, and Junction 9 serving the town's newer parks. Kettering Venture Park sits immediately beside A14 J9, while Telford Way Industrial Estate, Kettering Business Park, Pytchley Lodge Road, Kingsthorne Industrial Park and the large-format Prologis Park Kettering carry regional distribution centres, 3PLs and manufacturers. Central-England positioning puts roughly 80% of the UK population within a four-hour drive, and the East Coast Main Line adds rail reach. Neighbouring Corby, Burton Latimer - home to food manufacturing - and Wellingborough thicken the cluster, channelling constant rigid and articulated flows through the town's estates toward national RDCs.
This distribution weight generates steady pressure to fill temporary driving jobs. Retail and grocery RDCs need Class 1 (C+E) trunking drivers; 3PL and pallet-network operators call for Class 2 (C) drivers; and store and urban deliveries suit 7.5t (C1) and multi-drop van drivers. Demand peaks around retail seasons, food-production surges and holiday absence, when a single unfilled cab stalls a loading bay. WSUK supplies vetted Kettering drivers for temporary cover, ongoing contracts and multi-driver mobilisations, with DVLA licence and CPC verification, right-to-work checks, PAYE payroll and tacho and working-time compliance handled before the first shift - and crews scaled up or down as A14 volumes move.
HGV (C+E, C) and van drivers supplied to Kettering employers — for peaks, cover and short-notice shifts, with payroll and compliance managed.
Scale your Kettering 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.
From our Midlands base we fill temporary driving jobs across Kettering (NN16) and its estates - Telford Way, Kettering Venture Park, Kettering Business Park and Prologis Park - supplying Class 1, Class 2, 7.5t and van drivers to RDCs, 3PLs and manufacturers on the A14 corridor for cover, peaks and short-notice shifts, backed by a single local point of contact.
Our temporary drivers keep Kettering 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 Kettering operations of every size, flexing with your busy and quiet periods.
From one short-notice shift to a full seasonal team, we flex your Kettering 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 Kettering, we manage vetting, payroll and cover.
Roles, headcount, shift pattern and how long you need cover.
We match vetted, available workers from our Kettering pool.
Workers arrive ready — we handle payroll and compliance.
Scale up or down shift by shift, with one point of contact.
Yes. RDCs and 3PLs on Kettering Venture Park and Prologis Park rely on Class 1 (C+E) drivers for trunking via A14 J7-J9 to the M1, M6 and A1. WSUK supplies licence- and CPC-checked Class 1 drivers, plus Class 2 and 7.5t for store and multi-drop work.
We mobilise vetted HGV and van drivers for peak retail and food-production surges around Telford Way and Kettering Business Park, scaling crews up for Christmas and promotional spikes then back down, with PAYE payroll and tacho compliance handled throughout.
Yes — we provide same-day and short-notice cover for Kettering 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.