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London's freight runs on the M25, North Circular and overnight M1 trunking, feeding Park Royal, Enfield, Barking and the Thames Gateway ports. WSUK fills temporary driving jobs for capital hauliers, 3PLs and multi-drop operators - HGV and van drivers for cover, peaks and short-notice shifts.
WSUK fills temporary driving jobs for London 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 M25 and North Circular distribution to Park Royal, Enfield and Thames Gateway ports, we place vetted, ULEZ- and DVS-aware drivers fast - many via overnight trunking from the M1 corridor.
London's freight ecosystem is defined by the M25 orbital, the North and South Circular (A406/A205) and overnight trunking down the M1 and M40 from Midlands RDCs into city depots before the morning peak. Park Royal in the west is one of Europe's largest industrial estates, joined by distribution clusters at Enfield and the Lea Valley in the north, Barking and Dagenham in the east, and the Thames Gateway - where DP World London Gateway and Tilbury handle deep-sea container volumes. Heathrow adds air-freight demand to the west. The capital layers tight delivery windows, the ULEZ, the Direct Vision Standard (DVS) HGV safety permit and dense multi-drop rounds onto every movement, so operators run a constant mix of trunking, regional and last-mile work across a congested, high-compliance network.
This environment drives heavy, ongoing demand to fill temporary driving jobs. Trunking from RDCs and ports needs Class 1 (C+E) drivers; regional and store distribution calls for Class 2 (C) drivers; and dense urban multi-drop and last-mile work suits 7.5t (C1) and van drivers who know the ULEZ and DVS rules. Demand spikes around retail peaks, event logistics and holiday absence, when one missed slot cascades across delivery windows. WSUK supplies vetted London drivers for temporary cover, ongoing contracts and multi-driver mobilisations, with DVLA licence and CPC checks, right-to-work verification, PAYE payroll and tacho and working-time compliance handled up front, scaling crews as capital volumes move.
HGV (C+E, C) and van drivers supplied to London employers — for peaks, cover and short-notice shifts, with payroll and compliance managed.
Scale your London 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 and overnight M1 trunking links we fill temporary driving jobs across London - Park Royal, Enfield, Barking and the Thames Gateway - supplying Class 1, Class 2, 7.5t and van drivers to hauliers, 3PLs and multi-drop operators on the M25 and North Circular for cover, peaks and short-notice shifts, backed by a single point of contact.
Our temporary drivers keep London 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 London operations of every size, flexing with your busy and quiet periods.
From one short-notice shift to a full seasonal team, we flex your London 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 London, we manage vetting, payroll and cover.
Roles, headcount, shift pattern and how long you need cover.
We match vetted, available workers from our London pool.
Workers arrive ready — we handle payroll and compliance.
Scale up or down shift by shift, with one point of contact.
Yes. WSUK supplies HGV drivers experienced with the capital's Direct Vision Standard permit requirements and van and 7.5t drivers familiar with the ULEZ, so multi-drop rounds across Park Royal, Enfield and central London run compliantly - all licence- and CPC-checked before their first shift.
We supply Class 1 (C+E) drivers for overnight trunking down the M1 and M40 into London depots ahead of the morning peak, plus Class 2, 7.5t and van drivers for onward regional and multi-drop work, mobilised at short notice with tacho and working-time compliance handled.
Yes — we provide same-day and short-notice cover for London 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.
WSUK serves employers across the Golden Triangle. Explore our other locations.
Tell us your requirement — one worker or a full team — and we'll respond within 2 working hours.